Mechanical Assembly Technician

ORION INDUSTRIES•Mukilteo, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities: Level 1 Conducts pre-production set-up, ensuring efficient workstation layout and that all materials are available and acceptable for use and obtains buyoff from authorized co-worker. Conducts inspection of all tasks performed, ensuring that all products and services meet quality standards. Notifies Supervisor of all non-conformances immediately, per existing procedures. Endeavors every day to reduce and eliminate non-conformances. Performs all jobs according to customer requirements utilizing Orion’s Quality Management System, engineering drawings, specifications, job plans, parts lists, MSDS and other required documents as applicable. Assigned processes include, but are not limited to, drilling, countersinking, riveting, deburring, part marking/touch up, packaging/part protection, bracket building. Models appropriate work performance as an example to Orion Program Participants Process work within performance and delivery requirements: Teamwork Other duties as assigned. Level 2 - Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of level 1 plus: Complete first article inspection on all new jobs ensuring that job kits are complete, tools are identified and available and first article is assembled per customer requirements; obtains buy-off from Quality Assurance Documents all nonconformance’s immediately per existing procedures. Works with Mechanical Assembly Lead and QA to obtain root cause and provide corrective action. Assigned processes include, but not limited to blueprint/specification interpretation (detail and assembly), drilling (rivet holes), countersink, deburr, fastener installation, hand lay out, part marking, packaging/part protection, planning interpretation, precision measuring instrument utilization, repair, riveting, tooling design (jigs, fixtures, shop-aides), electrical bonding (certification required). Provides On-the-Job training to Level I or Level II Mechanical Assembly Technicians Supports process improvements by utilizing 5-S strategies, contributing to lean-line design, devising shop aides, suggesting cost reduction strategies, etc. Set-up tooling and production processes on equipment listed above. Promote Program Participant abilities, independence, and self-esteem by providing individualized training and support. Instruct Program Participants on processing work within delivery requirements. Level 3 - Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of level 1 and 2 plus: Assists supervisor and Lead in evaluating potential new work by determining shop capability and capacity. Helps to design, specify, and create tooling and production processes on equipment listed above. Provides training to Orion staff and recommends qualification on specific processes and equipment as identified on qualification matrix. Lead – Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of levels 1-3 plus: Coordinates staff activities and makes work assignments as needed to meet production and Program Participant needs. Monitors production performance across manufacturing cell and takes corrective action as needed. Troubleshoots problems that are beyond the capability of level 1, 2, & 3 technicians. Participates in safety and quality investigations and recommends corrective action.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience utilizing various machines and processes.
Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, such as scale, caliper, ball and pin gauges, handheld and squeeze type riveting tools, drills and drill press and a variety of small hand tools and fixtures.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Demonstrated shop math skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collectively.
Customer service skills; able to relate well to all internal and external customers.
Two years of relevant manufacturing experience.
Ability to provide on-the-job training or mentoring.
Five years of relevant manufacturing experience including specific experience on assigned equipment and processes.
Experience providing on-the-job training or mentoring.
Experience developing shop aids, tooling and production processes.
Supervisory experience in a production environment

Responsibilities

Conducts pre-production set-up
Conducts inspection of all tasks performed
Notifies Supervisor of all non-conformances immediately
Performs all jobs according to customer requirements
Models appropriate work performance as an example to Orion Program Participants
Process work within performance and delivery requirements
Complete first article inspection on all new jobs
Documents all nonconformance’s immediately
Works with Mechanical Assembly Lead and QA to obtain root cause and provide corrective action.
Provides On-the-Job training to Level I or Level II Mechanical Assembly Technicians
Supports process improvements by utilizing 5-S strategies, contributing to lean-line design, devising shop aides, suggesting cost reduction strategies, etc.
Set-up tooling and production processes on equipment listed above.
Promote Program Participant abilities, independence, and self-esteem by providing individualized training and support.
Instruct Program Participants on processing work within delivery requirements.
Assists supervisor and Lead in evaluating potential new work by determining shop capability and capacity.
Helps to design, specify, and create tooling and production processes on equipment listed above.
Provides training to Orion staff and recommends qualification on specific processes and equipment as identified on qualification matrix.
Coordinates staff activities and makes work assignments as needed to meet production and Program Participant needs.
Monitors production performance across manufacturing cell and takes corrective action as needed.
Troubleshoots problems that are beyond the capability of level 1, 2, & 3 technicians.
Participates in safety and quality investigations and recommends corrective action.