Lead Production Support Technician - 1st Shift

Company: E. A. Sween Company
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: September 11, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a family-oriented company that understands the significance of our employees and we are successful because of our incredibly committed team. We are seeking a Lead Production Support Technician - 1st Shift for our Eden Prairie Plant. E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability Role Summary: The Lead Production Support Technician position is responsible for efficiently coordinating the maintenance resources and working closely with Operations to build a collaborative culture and building a strong well-rounded maintenance team Essential Competencies of the Role (3 - 5 Primary Areas): SAFETY * Demonstrate a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for the various areas of the plant. Including bringing equipment, tools, etc. * Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace * Demonstrate safe work habits by following all safety rules and general plant rules * Wear Personal Protection Equipment: Cut resistant gloves, hard hats while in Production, or safety glasses and specific protective equipment-based task being done * Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween Safety quarterly safety training Technical Scope * Display an advanced ability to manage time and perform self-directed work. * Build documentation for in house designs and, or training purposes. * Perform programming on VFDs and possess the ability to troubleshoot PLC logic. * Provide training and assistance to Line Technicians, Production Support Techs and OPS personal as needed on all production equipment, participate in active knowledge sharing. * Ability to work with outside vendors to improve current processes or find future process improvements. * Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of mechanical processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment * Ability to use basic hand tools on the floor * Identify mechanical issues and remedy * Ability to perform mechanical repairs efficiently and effectively * Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of electrical processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment * Using a meter to perform high level troubleshooting to component level. * Replace/Program electrical components and complete complex wiring. * Advanced electrical abilities * Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of pneumatic processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment. * Ability to read schematics and interpret circuits design and component functions within the circuit * Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic components effectively * Display basic ability to use shop equipment * Mill * Lathe * Drill Press * Band saws * Welder * And hydraulic presses * Help to build the PM procedures for all production equipment. Complete Work Orders in CMMS for all work performed in a timely fashion. * Follow all aspects of the Maintenance Planning Process * Use and help validate PM Job Plans * Use Asset Essentials to create a Work Order * Follow all aspects of the Parts Process * Understand Storeroom Layout * Parts Checkout process and expectations * Using Asset Essentials (parts lookup, part requests etc.) * Use Redzone at a high level to communicate with fellow co-workers and cross functional teams * Must maintain good attendance, GMP and Safety records MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT * Coordinate day to day administration of maintenance tasks, work orders, scheduling and parts using Asset Essentials (CMMS) * Work with Maintenance Planner to understand prioritized list of work orders scheduled, update PM's and make other improvements as needed * Work with Parts Coordinator to order parts and make improvements as needed * Work with Supervisors and Maintenance team to rotate people through the Shop to effectively and efficiently complete work orders * Actively manage the Work Order Process * Must be able to handle multiple priorities/tasks at a time and be used to working in a fast-paced production environment where downtime costs money * Understanding of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning and ability to use these tools to drive a reduction in line downtime and mean time between breakdowns * Ability to write SOPs and training documentation from a technical perspective * Understand and be able to take action based off department KPIs OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT * Monitor, interpret, and make decisions based on information delivered through Red Zone Operations Management system (Red Zone Champion) * Check email throughout the shift to stay in contact with internal/external resources * Work closely with Operations and update them on status of repairs, downtime, etc. CMMS CHAMPION * Fully leverage the CMMS to complete work orders, check out all parts, create work orders, etc. * Ensure Maintenance Team is fully leveraging the CMMS * Leverage CMMS application * Provide training as needed Continuous Improvement * Understand general principles and goals of EA

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