Senior Manufacturing Technician at RBC Bearings in Fairfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Provide technical support to manufacturing and process development of bearings. Assure flow of product through manufacturing cells on a day-to-day basis to achieve management goals of the factory. Implement solutions to technical problems related to daily machine or process issues. May oversee and lead technicians with less experience. Work independently of direct oversight and direction.


Principal Responsibilities

• Solve technical problems supporting production. Troubleshoot problem, identify and fix root cause to eliminate re-occurring issues affecting daily production.

• Implement continuous improvement ideas that support the management goals outlined yearly.

• Creating, updating, training on Standard Operating Procedures

• Manage technical projects to completion. This may include machine rebuilds, corrective actions, new product launches, machine repairs, lean activities, designing tooling, etc.

Qualifications


A minimum of a technical school education in a machining discipline or an AS in mechanical engineering or equivalent through experience and/or education. Must have a minimum of 5 years practical experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to prioritize work without direct supervision.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Problem solving

Communicate effectively

Work well on teams.

Computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Email, etc.)

Understanding lean manufacturing principles

Machine shop skills

Bearing technology

Grinding theory

Basic electrical knowledge (AC & DC circuits)

Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics

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