Process Technician at Aludyne in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Aludyne

Aludyne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Description:

Why Aludyne?

Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 25 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency.

At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It's how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays.

Visit us to learn more about life at Aludyne!

www.aludyne.com

The Process Technician is an essential function of the Engineering team that is necessary to monitor and improve manufacturing processes. They are responsible for monitoring and adjusting machine parameters, testing batch quality, and reporting equipment malfunctions in the production environment.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily Checks - Process/Other

• Support sample/PPAP runs

• Support Engineering in trials in regards to setup, data collection, tracking, and execution

• Daily Process Parameter Verification on Casting Machines

• Troubleshoot, track and correct shot problems with support as needed

• Focus Cell Improvement Tasks

• Troubleshoot x-ray void issues at castings and support casting to correct

• Evaluate castings for defects/coating issues and support/train operators to correct

• Identify water flows and direct correction of

• Identify and work with maintenance to correct machine issues

• Make Tubes (as a backup)

• Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor and management

• Complies with the following OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Blood borne

Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Must be able to follow quality procedures and complete required documentation
• Have good mechanical ability and be familiar with the use of hand tools and basic knowledge of machinery operations
• Ability to read prints
• Must know how to use basic precision measuring tools such as micrometer, caliper, scale, and height gage
• Knowledge of industry products and processes
• Must be detail oriented and able to spot differences in finished goods.
• Be a team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills; as well as, working knowledge of MS Office
• Basic math skills
• Ability to balance workload around changing priorities
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal/presentation/written for all levels of management and support staff
• Strong collaboration skills - conducive to a positive teamwork environment
• Initiative – self-starter, ability to work independently
• Detail Orientation – demonstrated record of precision and integrity
• Ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail
• Organized and dependable
• Customer focused

Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years applicable experience or equivalent education and experience
• Must have experience with troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment issues
• Intermediate mechanical and/or electrical basic problem solving
• Ability to operate small hand tools, inspection equipment, and common office equipment
• Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures
• Must be able to analyze and correct complex product and/or process issues using independent judgment
• Must be able to routinely make decisions that affect immediate operations
• Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks
• Basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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