Associate Manufacturing Technician

About the Company:

Bell and Howell delivers technology-driven Automation Services and Automation Solutions that help businesses optimize performance, reduce downtime, and improve customer experiences.

Our Automation Services bring a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers completely covering North America and backed by our Integrated 360 advanced technology enabling remote repair, diagnostics, automated SmartOps Dispatch and 24/7/365 technical assistance for our clients. We provide a comprehensive and certified level of support for thousands of diversified clients.

Our Automated Solutions product portfolio consists of next-generation equipment delivering best-in-class performance enhancing workflow efficiency and elevating customer experiences across multiple markets including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce and manufacturing - all backed by the best service in the industry.

Position Title: Associate Manufacturing Technician

Location: Durham, NC

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Technician supports operations by producing quality parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems of an electro-mechanical nature by assembling, measuring, and testing final product according to standard operating procedures, Manufacturing Instructions, and/or Quality Instructions. Provides technical assistance to other technicians and areas as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions and diagrams; selecting appropriate parts/materials from inventory via parts (pick) list; gathering work tools. Verification and communication of accuracy of these pick lists.
• Produces quality machined parts and/or product by assembling parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems; setting-up various assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and procedures; making adjustments; completing rework; inspection (measuring to exacting tolerances).
• Resolves assembly problems by testing/troubleshooting to the piece part level; running diagnostics using various testing equipment; (if required), verifying proper assembly techniques and function of each assembly and sub-assembly.
• Contributes to quality by training other technicians on proper assembly techniques (cross-training); participate in the development and completing quality checklists prior to acceptance; initiating and participating in defect and cost reduction process improvement efforts; communication of customer needs (internal and external) in a clear and concise manner. Initiating Corrective Action Requests and Problem Solution Logs as required.
• Contributes to manufacturing process by participating in projects and process improvements. Recommends process and design changes; for cost and process efficiency.
• Assists in keeping production on schedule by monitoring production status; highlighting areas of concern.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by transporting, storing and delivery of components, painting, packaging and crating and by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner.

Key Relationships:

• Internal Operations Management, Design/process engineers, material planners, team members

Background Requirements:

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• High School degree or equivalent plus 3+ years of experience in the manufacture/service of electro-mechanical devices.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical test equipment or machine shop tools, gauges, and equipment; knowledge of principles of electricity. Advanced technical training preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude; attention to detail
• Ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions independently
• Clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Ability to problem solve; collect, and analyze data; prepare findings
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding troubleshooting
• Ability to accomplish the described duties through the use of appropriate hand, power, and testing tools/equipment
• Ability to lead/train others, receptive and supportive of team efforts

Mental and Physical Requirements:

Mental/Cognitive

• Requires reading and understanding written procedures and diagrams for assembly and test; analyzing and drawing conclusions; developing and implementing solutions to assembly problem

Physical

• Requires walking; stooping; lifting to waist of up to 50 pounds to connect parts for assembly and storing, lifting to head up to 25 pounds.
• Requires standing and walking; talking and hearing; using hands to finger and feel objects; balancing.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching; reaching with arms and hands.
• Requires close vision and depth perception; color vision to distinguish wiring and part numbers.
• Work is performed in a controlled manufacturing environment; noise levels within acceptable safety levels; some assembly performed in cramped areas.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual's qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.