Stop in and fill out an application at 1205 34th Ave W Alexandria, MN 56308
or send resumes to Rebecca Nelson at Rebecca@irdglass.com
Job Description:
This role will collaborate with engineering, production, quality and safety teams to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively. They will assist with daily operations within quality, engineering, production and administrative duties.
Further Description of Job Duties:
- Uphold IRD’s values: Partnership, Innovation and Pride
- Workflow Management
- Tracking flow of work orders through ERP system
- Maintaining accuracy of work orders
- Planning daily/weekly job flow through equipment and team members
- Quality Measures
- Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement
- Review in-process quality checks
- Ensure all product is properly inspected and meets all requirements prior to delivery to QC
- Monitor processes and perform adjustments to ensure product quality
- Improvements
- Revise documents, processes or methods to correct and improve process/product
- Troubleshooting
- Identify and fix problems that arise during the production process
- Work with members of the team to identify and solve problems
- Finding solutions to process problems using tools like an 8D, TPS, 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis
- Administrative
- Complete Paperwork accurately
- Enter data into computer systems
- Communicate with the team
- Coordinate efforts to meet production goals
- Communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally
- Communicate company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to team
- Be an effective leader
- Listen/relate to employees concerns and work with them
- Process Development
- Create, modify, and test process variations for new and existing products
- Create solutions to complex technical problems in manufacturing cell of production
- Assist in process design, development, and production of fixtures and set up equipment
- Perform audits of production and process capability; monitor process using floor metrics
- Making observations, taking measurements, collecting & interpreting data, and making decisions with other team members
- Ensuring the process works at the optimum level, at the right rate and quality
- Machine Operations
- Expected to do machine operations or inspector duties as assigned in addition to technician level responsibilities.
- Assist with the manufacturing process including material changes
- Assist others in setting up, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to minimize equipment downtime
- Analysis of Data
- Assisting with costing analysis and process flow
- Prepare and conduct experiments and collect and record data
- Utilizing and preparing reports, diagrams and charts to measure and assess manufacturing productivity
- Calculate or record results during experiments
- Safety
- Follow safety measures including handling chemicals safely and wearing PPE.
- 5S and general organization of your area
- General Cleaning
- Maintenance
- Perform the required preventative maintenance operations for machines, fixtures and devices in your area
- Documentation
- Enter accurate information into log books, spreadsheets and on work orders
- Completing transactions in ERP computer system
- Other Essential functions
- Work under strict time lines and complete tasks and repairs in a timely manner to limit service interruptions or equipment down time
- Multi-task between various projects
- Be able to work independently and be self-motivated
- Cross-training, learning and teaching different processes
- Follow verbal and written direction
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Matching
- Employee Assistance programs
- Air-Conditioned Building
- Noise Level below OSHA thresholds
- Paid Time off & Holidays
- Free Coffee
- Holiday Party
- Volunteerism
- Bonuses
- Wellness Walks
- Celebratory Meals
- Training assistance & On the Job Training
- Education Reimbursement/Continuing Education/Scholarships
- Christmas Club Accounts
- Off-shift premiums
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account & Company Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life/AD&D Plan – 100% company paid
- Voluntary Life/AD&D Plan
- Short-Term Disability Plan – 100% company paid
- Long-Term Disability Plan – 100% company paid
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- ID Theft Protection
- *More employee perks and offerings*
Pay Range:
Base Wages: $25.00-$35.00 an hour
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job an employee may sit, stand, stoop, crawl, or kneel for 6 to 12 hours a day. Regularly walking and navigating between areas and occasionally going up and down a short ladder or step stool. They will regularly be working around moving mechanical parts with proper guarding. The work is done in a climate controlled building. Noise levels are moderate and below OSHA thresholds. Various chemicals are used to complete the tasks at hand and proper PPE must be worn. Regular lifting up to 30 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and participating in team lifts. Lifting from floor to shelf or carrying items short distances.
Skills/Qualification/Education:
Skills/Abilities Preferred
- 4-year engineering or technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, LEAN and six sigma training, understanding of production flow and machining principles, Solid Works or CAD software, basic CAM knowledge.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong math skills
- Computer and electronics skills
- The ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to lead and work within a team
- Time management
- Mechanical ability
- Technical writing
- Written and Verbal Communication skills
- Critically think to solve problems
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task between different processes as needed
- Statistical analysis
- Innovation
- Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel and Word
- Familiar with Metric and Standard Measurements
Skills/Abilities Preferred
- Knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer related mechanics
- 8D and RCCA tools
- LEAN production planning
- DOE Experience
Questions Contact Rebecca@irdglass.com
IRD Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer