Production Technician 2 (York, PA, US)

Auto req ID: 61633 
Title: Production Technician 2 
Job Function: Manufacturing 
Location: YORK   
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  
Shift: SHIFT3  

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Production Technician 2. 

Special Comments:

• Requires six (6) months of welding experience OR successful completion of a weld qualification class but does not require any certification other than H-D quality standards. The individual must also pass an H-D weld test administered by Harley-Davidson or an approved 3rd party administrator.

Job Duties:

• Set-up completely and operate multiple machines in a manufacturing center, cell, work cell(s), or flow line(s) using a variety of welding machines, manual welding processes and tools to do:

-     Heat induction, tube benders, automatic feeds, washers and lasers or perform multiple operations

-     Welding of components including multi electrical spot or seam resistance welding, robotic welding and metal cleaning equipment.

-     Laser trimming, fusing, and cleaning parties in the fabrication process.

• Responsible for proper positioning of parts using jigs, fixtures, or similar equipment.
• Make adjustments to machines and equipment as needed in order to ensure piece part conformance to specifications.
• Explain and instruct other employees on the processes used in the classification on timely, thorough and proper completion of the duties of the job classification.
• Determine work assignments based on information from supervisors, Team Leads or Material flow.
• Respond to machine alarms and attempt to clear them with the manual controls or notify the appropriate persons.
• Required to operate multiple machines simultaneously in a work cell.
• Perform M.I.G., T.I.G. and gas welds on various configurations and components
• Repair welds using various welding techniques.
• Visually inspect and utilize required checking equipment and gauges. Make routine adjustments to equipment to assure quality standards are being met and that the parts are in conformance to specifications included in line gauges.
• Perform routine and customary material handling associated with job.
• Prepare and submit necessary time, quantity and other records pertaining to job.

• Rework parts using a flap wheel and repairs tools to help eliminate potential defects.

Ensures quality by:

• Checking appearance and quality of welds by removing all excess weld splatter and distortion as required.
• Utilizing visual inspection techniques to check appearance and quality of welds and using any appropriate gauging when required.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time hourly employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No 
Travel Required: 0 - 10% 
Pay Range: 31.12 
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer 
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance