Manufacturing Technician
- Guelph, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines.
- Machine set-up and programming.
- Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as needed.
- Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
- Tool changes.
- Perform and document machine tool capability studies.
- Ensures that machine settings and programs are adhered to during production as per the Tool List and Cycle Time sheets.
- Perform regular machine maintenance.
- Must work in compliance to TS 16949 Procedures/Systems.
- Housekeeping and light maintenance of the quality assurance work areas.
- Refer to assembly drawings and diagrams to follow installation and calibration procedures.
- Review tooling lists and tooling sequences sheets.
- Confirm dimensions of products using precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and angle finders.
- Analyze job production data such as production time, material consumption, and first time right for each production area.
- Evaluate condition and reliability of production equipment.
- Evaluate adequacy of procedures for isolating root cause factors for production deficiencies or decreased product quality.
- Discuss planning and implementation of process and production improvements with co-workers, colleagues and managers.
- Machine license or equivalent education and previous experience.
- Certification in industrial engineering or manufacturing technology or in a related field is an asset.
- Minimum three years of Set-Up Technician experience in a machine shop, preferably a high volume environment.
- Able to modify CNC programs for Machining Centers, Lathes and Special Purpose Machinery.
- Knowledge of TS 16949, SPC, and related procedures.
- Use computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
- Able to interact with co-workers such as equipment operators, quality control managers and shop supervisors to share information on equipment modifications and defects.
- Able to work independently reviewing production processes and in a team as needed.
- Maintain current certifications and engage in continuous learning in order to keep up with new developments in field.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Social committees and sports teams.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.