TECHNICAL ENGINEER 1st shift MACON [MACON03226]

About YKK Corporation

At the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do.

Job Summary

The Technical Engineer position includes, but is not limited to the following duties :  Plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in the industrial plant assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow and designed layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methodsConfers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
• Provide technical training and support to mechanics
• Through established PM programs, works to reduce process costs by improving machine efficiencies
• Orders and maintains proper machine parts inventories. Ensures needed machine parts and supplies are on hand
• Advises department’s management staff when machine parts are to be ordered
• Performs any other duties assigned by management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.)

Supervision and Scope of Position

Directly supervises 3 to 5 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications and Requirements

Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to tow years’ related experience and / or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

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 function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity

YKK is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. The Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace for all employees. To accomplish this commitment, the Company shall comply with all current occupational health, safety, and environmental laws and develop the best feasible operations, procedures, technologies, and policies to provide such conditions. In order to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and customers, the Company maintains an environment free of smoke and smokeless tobacco products and does not tolerate the use of any illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs or alcohol in the workplace.