Service Technician - IDEAL INDUSTRIES

ANDERSON POWER PRODUCTS®, a wholly owned subsidiary of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, Inc., is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of electrical power connectors. Anderson Power Products partners with leading edge companies to create innovative connector designs that leverage contact technology and high power expertise to provide superior value to the power electronics industry. Applications include leading edge technology and next generation power requirements in industries such as alternate energy (wind, solar, fuel cell), datacenter and server power supply design and electrical distribution, electric vehicles, LED lighting, and battery charging.

The Product Manager specializing in Data Communications (Datacom) will spearhead the management and development of our datacom connector solutions. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning product strategies with market demands, ensuring seamless integration within Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment and beyond.

Responsible for ensuring production material readiness to meet customer demand, as well as the grinding of runners and scrap, monitoring the material handling system (MOTAN), and act as a relief for machine operators. This is a non-exempt position that receives general work direction from the Shift Leader.

• Manage Raw Materials and Consumables Kan Ban system.
• Generate material mixes as required by production plan to support customer demand.
• Removal of runners and scrap product from molding floor to be ground and reused where appropriates.
• Monitor material handling system (MOTAN) to ensure system is working properly, supply material to feeder, and clean and maintain as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure machines are supplied with springs, bags, boxes and any other packing materials needed every shift.
• Complete line clears on mold machines to enable quick startup of next process.
• Ensure quality standards are met for raw materials to prevent contamination, loss.
• Assist with basic molding machine troubleshooting as directed by the shift supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment around the MOTAN System and the molding/staking areas.
• Empty all trash and cardboard every shift.
• Receive incoming materials into the ERP system.
• Offer suggestions that may improve efficiency.
• Act as relief to the machine operators for breaks.
• Work closely with Purchasing
• Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. One year related experience in plastic injection molding.
• Ability to read and understand basic written directions/specifications, need initiative and hands-on experience to resolve problems, and able to work as member of a team.
• Ability to calculate material needed and inspect for defective product.
• Must know basic math (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) and how to read material mixing instructions.
• Must have the knowledge to understand the OSHA and other federal and state regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and move up to 300 lbs. with hand truck or forklift on a frequent basis.
• Certified forklift operator, and ability to use two-wheel carts, floor jack, ladders, and operate grinders, tumblers, MOTAN System, scales, and computer required.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• This position requires repetitive reaching, stretching, lifting and twisting.
• Some computer skills required.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we know that it is our people that truly separate us from the competition.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K and a Pension plan.  To learn more about us, visit us at www.idealindustries.com

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