Maintenance Controls Technician
US-VA-Blacksburg
Job ID: 2024-11914
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Service
US-VA-Blacksburg-2910
Overview
Company Overview:
Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of ITT Corporation’s Motion Technologies Division, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.
ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation, and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2014 revenues of $2.7 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.
Motion Technologies is one of four ITT Value Centers focused on the Transportation industry. The Motion Technologies Value Center generates over $862M in revenues and is made up of three businesses.
Wolverine’s Global Footprint:
Sales and Technical Offices
· Dearborn, Michigan
· Chennai, India
· Ohrignen, Germany
· Shanghai, China
· Tokyo, Japan
We employ approximately 600 people worldwide, with global headquarters in Dearborn, MI.
Manufacturing Operations
· Blacksburg, VA
· Changshu, China
· Leesburg, Florida
· Ohringen, Germany
Position Summary:
The Maintenance & Controls Technician will manage automation controls to ensure production lines are running efficiently. The candidate must possess the ability manage installation and correction of tooling, fixtures and machines involved in continuous flow production. Also, they must have the ability to work with various brands of PLC, PC and motion control products.
The desired candidate should have knowledge of SAFE practices in dealing with volatile chemicals in a CLASS1 DIV1 environment. Expertise in technical writing and documentation skills using CAD and Microsoft Office are needed along with a knowledge of Six Sigma and other problem-solving tools including Lean, 6S and Kaizen.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist with creating conceptual designs for fixtures, gages and special tools.
- Supports process corrections to various manufacturing support-related tasks such as tooling fixtures and validation, assuring key characteristics and tolerances are managed.
- Conducts and/or participates in team meetings to improve products and processes.
- Working knowledge of progressive methodology to eliminate variation, such as, Design of Experiment (DOE) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Determines and implements corrective action plans.
- Completes activities of Lean Sigma projects and process improvements
- Documents all changes through the Manufacturing Engineering process control system.
- Resolves technical production problems on assigned product lines working with shop employees and quality personnel.
- Initiates improvements in current manufacturing methods and processes to improve part quality, schedule performance and to reduce manufacturing costs.
- Interfacing regularly with process development teams by developing manufacturing processes including process flow and outputs, manufacturing process instructions and production documentation.
- Aiding product development teams with the development of essential production and process control deliverables including equipment qualification and control, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), process verification and validation, manufacturing documentation and final product release.
- Assisting in authoring operations plans, product build plans, test protocols and final reports.
- Understanding and applying engineering tools including: FMEA, APQP, Gage R&R, statistical techniques (Cpk, SPC), design of experiments (DOE) and problem solving (i.e. DMAIC).
- Supporting the Quality System in respect to production and process controls. Developing Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMPs), implementing and training others for product specific Work Instructions (WIs), and creating in-process control systems.
- Provides on-going shop floor support, supervision of maintenance team members, for all assembly methods for assigned product lines.
- Trains shop employees on improvements to manufacturing methods, products and new production equipment.
- Respond to calls from plant personnel when equipment breakdowns occur.
The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
- Two-year Degree in Instrumentation or Engineering discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment providing direct manufacturing process support.
- Previous experience using risk management tools such as PFMEA’s or other control plans.
- Values others' ideas and experienced working in a team environment.
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
- Works well under pressure.
- Must be organized and able to attain results on several projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Results-oriented and Self-starter.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company
Key Behavioral Traits for Success:
- Safety – Always has safety as their priority; is comfortable addressing safety deficiencies with other employees; and functions as a safety advocate.
- Quality – Able to maintain high standards; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
- Attention to Detail – Must be detail and task oriented and able to be alert in a high-risk environment. Must be able to follow detail procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine with work details and maintain a system of records.
- Interpersonal Communication Skills – Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment, work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and seek opinions from coworkers; and display team spirit. Must be able to work as part of a team as well as work independently.
- Good Attendance – Must maintain favorable attendance standing.
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