Job Description

Company Overview

With over 100 years of delivering quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Edlund has earned its place as one of the most trusted foodservice equipment manufacturers today. Our ever-expanding range of smallwares and light equipment helps operators become more productive and profitable. Customers worldwide rely on Edlund for equipment that is not only safe, sanitary, and easy to use but also delivers exceptional value. As part of the Welbilt group, our USA-based R&D, manufacturing, and customer service teams make us a nimble partner, ensuring customers are equipped to succeed in today’s dynamic foodservice landscape.

Company Mission

Empowering our customers worldwide to become more productive and profitable.

SUMMARY

Production Technician –. Manufacture of machined components for production, tooling and R & D using manual/CNC lathes and mills in conjunction with all standard shop and inspection tools, while working in a team oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Basic CNC, robotic and automated machine operation, including basic machinist – (operate only not yet learned complete setup)

With guidance or assistance changes tools or fixtures on powered equipment
Operates and conducts basic maintenance on equipment.
Trouble shoots problems by using problem solving techniques.
Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
Reads blueprint, work instruction or job order to determine measurements, dimensions and specifications.
Utilize correct fixtures in conjunction with machine settings and materials.
Verifies conformance to specifications.
Responsible for quality including first piece and in-process inspections.
Identify and understand tooling, fixtures, and fixture components.
Operate basic manual and air tools (drills, hammers, wire cutters, soldering)
Produces highest quality products by following written and oral instructions.
Uses and understands functional gages to insure quality products.
Continually seek and recommend process improvements

OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS

Must be able to perform repetitive and non-repetitive manufacturing processes efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to follow and understand order of operations on work orders.
Must be able to follow and understand steps and key points as described in the work instructions.
Must be able to follow non-conforming material process, red tag non-conforming parts and participate in MRB reviews as needed.
Understand the concept of one piece flow and lean manufacturing.
Understand the importance of minimizing sub-assembly (keeping WIP to bare minimum)
Desire to learn new skills
Take pride in workmanship
Work with a sense of urgency.
Knowledge of basic inspection equipment such as: Vanier Calipers, Micrometers, Test indicators, etc.
Uses and understands functional gages to ensure quality products.
Produces quality products by following written and oral instructions.
Meet basic standard production rate, and continually improve efficiency.
Provide feedback to refine and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
Must be able to multi-task by running multiple machines or doing multiple tasks.
Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instruction.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed including job rotation and/or overtime.
Ability to uphold Safety standards,
Participate in continuous process improvements daily on the job,
Follow Manufacturing best practices.
Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Edlund Company and the department.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education and/or Experience

High school education or equivalent; and/or up to three years related experience or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND APTITUDES:

Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
Ability to positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with focused attention to detail.
Ability to portray and contribute to a positive work culture every day.
Self Confidence to lead by example, question processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
Self-motivated positive team player with ability to train and interact with individuals at all levels.
Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions to problems.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to learn and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to learn to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to learn to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to keep accurate records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms (67% - 100% of the workday).
Frequently required to do repetitive work (67%-100% of the workday).
Regularly required to walk, talk and hear.
Occasionally required to type.
Regularly must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision required includes close, peripheral, and distance vision, as well as color vision and depth perception.
Ability to adjust focus.
Position is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

6am - 230pm or 7am - 330pm, plus overtime as business necessitates.
40 hours per week, plus occasional overtime.

Edlund Company, LLC

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