Machinist/Technical Associate - Urgent Need

Position : Machinist/Technical Associate

Location : Sumter, SC

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Job Description:

• These associates will be eventually assigned to Night shift, so H and F shifts . (Which ever shift has the greatest need once the CW is released from training)
• We will more than likely train them on day shift for 8-12 weeks, then transfer once TA training is successfully completed.

Description:

Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills.  If the candidate does not have these required skills, they will be rejected completely)

• Mechanical Troubleshooting/Experience
• Knowledgeable of feeler gauges and other tools to measure tolerances, torque, and clearances.
• Familiarity with cams, cam-followers, rod-ends, bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gear-boxes. Vacuum systems, pneumatic systems, ball-valves, and basic troubleshooting of same.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 100 pounds

JOB SUMMARY (Briefly describe the job's primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization)

• 12-hour night shift after training3, 2, 2, 3 schedule
• will train on days
• Technical associates (TAs)
• Not a machine operator
• Responsible for stepping in to repair machine breakdowns
• Troubleshoot problems
• Speed of operation issues
• Waste issues
• Must have mechanical hands on background
• Made up of components that translate across other industries
• Bonus, has high speed manufacturing experience

• Soft skills, team oriented, continuous improvement
• Car engines, boat engines. Auto mechanical background
• HVAC. Low voltage electronics and sensors
• Machinist

• Set-up, operate, optimize, changeover/troubleshoot, and maintain assigned departmental production equipment. Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

Essential Functions

• Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Must have clear and legible handwriting.
• Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
• Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures, and machine blueprint reading.

• Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.
• Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle.
• Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.
• Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
• Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).

• Supports upstream and downstream operations.
• Performs rework as required.
• Able to function in a team environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.