**Job Description:** The Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing product by operating and maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level. Also responsible for enhancing the department’s safety, quality and productivity as well as assisting Facilitator as required. This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT/plant policies. This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required. This position will also require working with maintenance to complete monthly PM’s. **Duties and Responsibilities** + Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area + Housekeeping- follow all housekeeping policies and schedules. + Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell. + Understand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in spec. + Utilize quality tools in the cell ie SPC, OEE, etc. + Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently (85% or better) + Perform set up (change overs) following procedures in a timely manner. + Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, and sensors. + Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules. + Complete routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation. + Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs. Provide feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed. + Inform supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention. + Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions. + Complete other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary. + Adhere to 5S in the department **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills + Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS. + Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment. + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required. **Education and Experience Requirements** + High School or GED diploma required. + Technical Certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation preferred + Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer. **Physical and Weight Lifting Demands** _The physical and weight lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ **Frequency** **Letter Code** **Defined as** Never N Infrequent I Up to 1 hour per day Occasionally O 1 to 2 hours per day Frequently F 2 to 5 hours per day Continuously C 6+ hours per day **Physical Task** **Frequency** **Reason for Physical Actions** Stand C Standing work Sit I Load, drive and unload forklift Walk O Manually handle items Bend/Twist C As required to pick up manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load Push / Pull F As required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goods Climb (stairs, ladders) I Climbing on and off the forklift; to access top level of facility Reach F As required to assemble, inspect, or pack product Lift F To place frames on fixtures or move product Carry I Grasp/Grip C Boxes; forklift controls Repetitive Motions C Load and unload boxes of products and parts Kneel/Crawl I Run N Jump N Rapid work speed F To keep production lines moving Filing N Finger movement F Load and unload boxes of finished products and parts Keyboard use I Close vision C Color vision F To determine accurate counts of finished products Depth perception C Far vision F Hear C Talk C As required to communicate w/in cell Smell N Touch N Temperature C Able to work in various temperatures **Amount of Weight** **Frequency** **Reason for Action** Up to 40 pounds C To move product **Personal Protective Equipment** **Equipment** **Frequency** **Reason** Safety glasses C To protect eyes Leather shoes C To protect feet Gloves F To protect hands Ear Plugs N To protect hearing Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you need to contact us regarding technical accessibility of our website call 443-391-1542. This number is only for technical accessibility issues, not general employment or job posting inquiries.