Job Title: Team Support Tech – Press Brake Division (Bending)

Position Overview:
The Team Support Tech is responsible for providing technical support, training, and workflow coordination across departments, with a focus on the Specials Milling and Grinding cells within the Press Brake Division. This role ensures smooth production operations by addressing programming, set-ups, and process concerns while maintaining efficiency and quality standards. The Team Support Tech operates, sets up, and troubleshoots a variety of machines to produce metal parts of various sizes and shapes.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide programming and technical support for jobs in the work area and from other departments.

• Operate and maintain machines in the Specials Milling and Grinding cells, including set-ups, operation, and troubleshooting.

• Maintain established product schedules, direct workflow, and ensure all steps required to complete jobs are understood and followed.

• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements independently.

• Read and interpret technical prints, including dimensions, tolerances, and problem-solving requirements.

• Train and/or assist with machine set-ups and technical procedures as needed.

• Communicate and train team members on proper job procedures and workflow.

• Conduct technical training and maintain training documentation, including department skills matrices for cross-training purposes.

• Perform first part inspections as needed or required.

• Troubleshoot technical and machine issues to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with Engineering to document workflows, recommend process improvements, and support value stream mapping.

• Support all shifts; work all shifts as required.

• Operate machines as necessary and support multiple departments or be reassigned as needed.

• Communicate personnel issues and concerns to Lead Supervision.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate with a 2-year Machine Tool Technology or Tool & Die degree, or currently enrolled 2nd-year students in these programs.

• Strong mechanical and technical abilities; experience with editing programs, machine set-ups, and an understanding of G&M codes.

• Ability to move freely among machines as workload demands.

• Ability to read blueprints, technical data, and routings.

• Proficient in machine tooling mathematics, including trigonometry and algebra.

• Effective communication, training, and teamwork skills.

• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and adaptability abilities.

• Dependable, accountable, and motivated to support team goals.

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Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift or move up to 35 lbs.; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Continuous exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise.

• Stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.

• Frequent reaching, handling, grasping, pinching, pulling, and repetitive motions.

• Continuous requirement for specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus.

• Continuous use of required personal protective equipment, including eye protection.

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Job Competencies:

• Honesty / Integrity

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Motivation

• Communication

• Team Player

• Problem Solving / Innovation

• Reliability

• Time Management

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Work Environment:

• Inside, manufacturing environment.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM - 11PM

Compensation:

• DOE; $ 37 -$39.00 p/hour (Advanced Machinist I (AMI) pay scale) + $1.00 shift differential.

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EEO Statement:
Wilson Tool is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

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