Location: Thomaston,CT, USA
Work directly for a Litchfield County Connecticut area specialty manufacturing company.Assembly Operator Maintenance/Technician:About this RoleThe Assembly Operator Technician III position is an important role on the team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our plant help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it s important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. The Assembly Operator Technician III keeps our equipment operational by setting up, optimizing production runs and performing quality checks as needed for each machine. Here s a list of duties that our Assembly Operator Technician III performs on a typical day:* Responsible for the safe, efficient completion of the assembly process in a high quality and repeatable manner* Perform duties to complete a wide variety of complicated machine set ups (such as dip tube changes, mechanical parts change)* Perform quality checks/audits during a production run through visual inspection and aligned with the quality plan* Measure, examine and test assembly units to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance conditions. Adjust machine or fixtures as necessary.* Perform preventive maintenance on Assembly machines to maintain production equipment and reduce downtime.* Identify efficiency improvement, cost savings and quality improvement opportunities. * Participate in EH&S reviews * Assist with CI activities as needed: root cause analysis and corrective actions* Maintain accurate documentation of quality inspection results and production results* Ensure outgoing products follow required specifications* Escalates identified safety, quality, performance issues as may be needed.* Training and supporting of others within the value stream.* Supports machine disassembly* Troubleshoots issues beyond basic resets, being able to identify incorrect machine messages and determining root cause/corrective actions* Determines corrective actions on electrical parts or electrical related issues* Drives continuous improvement strategies* Support on time delivery by running assembly machines if needed* Other duties as assigned. Job RequirementsQualified Candidates must have:* Basic shop math/computer skills* Basic machine troubleshooting skills/ability to solve mechanical issues* Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs* Ability to work independently and be proactive* Ability to analyze, interpret and report data based on machine performance.* Min of high school diploma or GED preferred.* Ability to learn, grow and adapt to changing business needs.Preferred Candidates will have:* Willingness to assist other cross-functional groups based on needs.* Ability to work independently and be proactive.* Ability to analyze, interpret and report data.* Ability to prioritize work is essential.* Good oral and written communication skillsPhysical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided):* Ability to lift and/or move 35 lbs.* Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.* Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping.