Job Posting

The main focus of this role is to safety, effectively, and efficiently manufacture and assemble synthetic fiber rope assemblies to meet our customers’ specifications. 

Successful candidates will work well within a team environment, have a positive attitude, and enjoy fast-paced, time-sensitive work. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production Technician 2 duties and responsibilities plus:
• Production o Cutting

?  Bandsaw setup and operation o Prepping

?  Stripper and cable cutting machine setup o Gluing

?  Meter-mix machine setup, calibration checks, and filling

?  High capacity Resin Infusion processing

?  Setup and operation of Boris equipment

?  Setup and operation of Arkham equipment o Testing

?  600k lb testing machine operation and data logging

?  1M lb testing machine operation and data logging

?  Failure mode analysis

• Other tasks or duties as requested

• Operations o Awareness and adherence to:

?  Safety Program

?  Business and Operations Procedures

?  ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System o Understanding NCR identification o NCR tag completion o Clock in / clock out / Time management system o Understanding the 5S’s of lean manufacturing

• Production o Cutting

?  Cut-to-length setup and operation

?  Cold saw operation o Prepping

?  Measurement tool usage (tape measure, calipers, etc.)

?  Stripper and cable cutting machine operation

?  Hand scoring and stripping cable

?  Fraying (low and high capacity)

?  Braided cable preparation (low and high capacity) o Gluing

?  Hand-potting

?  Glue mixing

?  Meter-mix machine usage (no setup, calibration, or filling)

?  Gravity resin infusion procedure (GRIP) o Baking

?  Oven loading and unloading

?  Post-cure hardness verification testing

• Assembly

?  Billboard press and other assembly tools (riveting, heat stamping, heat shrinking, etc.)

?  Threadlocker application

?  Thread protection

?  Assembly preparation / assembly verification

?  High Capacity product assembly o Testing

?  Cable fixturing and setup

?  Testing / proofing assistance o Packaging / Shipping 

?  Packing and shipping checklist completion ?           Banding, taping, wrapping, etc.

?  Obtaining weights and dimensions of packages

?  Label application

• Other tasks or duties as requested

Production Technician 2 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operations o Pull and save production reports o Setup and printing of production labels
• Production o Cutting

?      Bandsaw setup and operation o Prepping

?      Gantry / Overhead crane operation o Baking

?      Walk-in oven operation, setup, and data logging

?      Mobile oven operation, setup, and data logging

?       

• Assembly

?      Drill press setup and operation

?      Specialty assembly (Ottobock jacket stripping, etc.) o Testing

?      Instron operation and data logging

?      Knowledge of failure modes

• Other tasks or duties as requested

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must be able to pass a background screening as well as pass a drug screening
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS sheets),
• Demonstrate good organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, organizational, time management and mathematical skills
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office and data entry is preferred 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical strength and agility sufficient for lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate and non-climate-controlled work area