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About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.
Job Description: Production Set Up Technician – Assembly Production Team
Responsibilities:
Primary function of this position is to ensure the proper coordination and execution of changeovers in coupling assembly.
* Shift times are subject to change. Employees must be willing to work in excess of 8 hours in one shift. Sometimes it is not possible to give employees involved much notice.
Overtime: Employees must be willing and available to work weekends on an on-going basis if needed. Overtime will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any one week.
- Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff in assigned area of responsibility to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals.
- Coordinates with Supervisors, production employees, others on the floor to facilitate changeovers on equipment, including both the mechanical changeover of the machine and the material changeover
- Maintains clear and accurate records regarding changeovers to be logged in production database
- Reports maintenance issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
- Coordinates with Planning and Operation’s teams to ensure both have required information to effectively plan and run production
- Ensure quality of every product produced by verifying changeover was completed correctly with shift Quality Assurance personnel
- Assists in preparing for changeovers by locating materials, staging next jobs, etc.
- Maintains all tools appropriately
- Coordinates and communicates with Shipping, Manufacturing Planning Team, Branch Operations, Management, and other departments in a professional manner, adhering to Victaulic’s Code of Conduct
- Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure that safe and sanitary working conditions are maintained in the facility in accordance with Company standards, as well as state & federal laws and regulations. Know and understand your OSHA rights. Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. As required, promptly investigate accidents and near misses, completing appropriate reports and taking action to eliminate root causes.
- Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.
- Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Employee handbook.
- Actively participate in any Company initiative designed to improve workplace efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve quality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- High school diploma/GED
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics
- Computer literate, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail
Why Victaulic?
- The Morning Calls Top Work Place
- Opportunity for growth and Innovation
- VPP World Class Safety Program
- Company Events
- Company Matched 401k Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
Benefits effective first day of employment.
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Prescription
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K matching
- Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)
