Production Technician

Production Technician

  Not Disclosed

  Danbury, CT

  12.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Energy & Utility

  $30/hour - $35/hour

Job Description

Description :

Mission Statement:

Under supervision, perform a variety of semi-technical assignments such as, assembly, operation and shop maintenance, laboratory equipment,instrumentation and controls, shipping and receiving. Coordinate work with other client employees to ensure customer commitments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Shop Duties

Perform semi-technical work on development and production projects, integrating requirements with own understanding of the complete project. Construct component models,as requested.
Electrical panel and cabinet construction for custom measurement systems.
Conduct tests or experiments requiring selection and adaptation or modification of equipment and products, and record data. May perform basic analyses to check reasonableness, prepare test reports and maintain records.
Troubleshoot equipment and apply own knowledge and experience towards the solution of any problems, such as types of repairs or modifications required.
Manage the inventory and perform monthly cycle counts.
May work nonstandard schedules and/or at off-site locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.

Shipping Duties

Under general supervision, prepare domestic and international shipments of materials, parts,finished goods and related items. Check items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination and routings are correct.
Some projects/orders will need custom crate construction.
Shipping duties will include the use of a forklift for loading and unloading tractor trailers.
All duties will be performed following client’s safety procedures and using the proper PPE.

Challenges

Understanding the technical details of all the applications client Force Measurement provides to its customers.
Ability to effectively communicate the value proposition of client solutions to all levels of customers’ organization.
Manufacture engineered solutions to displace competitors by minimizing the amount of mechanical modifications required.

Knowledge & Skill

HS Diploma required.
2-4 years of electrical/mechanical experience required.
Good understanding of electrical schematics and ability to read mechanical drawings.
Ability to use shop tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers,drill press, soldering iron, hydraulic press, cleaning solvents forklift and overhead crane operation.
Ability to do prototype electrical wiring with good soldering capabilities.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel, SAP for Inventory management.
Good verbal and writing ability is necessary for internal communication.
Good organizational skills with multi-tasking ability

Note :

Travel

Maximum 10-20 days per year.
Onsite
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status