Opex Tooler-P4, 1st Shift

Trane Technologies · Grand Rapids, MI

Level: Specialist
Team: Lean / CI
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 25 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist continuous improvement role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Grand Rapids, MI. Fabricate tables, workstations, carts, tool stands, poke yoke devices, fixtures, ergonomic assists, safety devices, and any other devices that will help improve quality, productivity, and safety.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Lean, Kaizen, PLC, Welding, Tooling, EHS / safety
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 10 lbs

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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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About the role

What you will do

· Fabricate tables, workstations, carts, tool stands, poke yoke devices, fixtures, ergonomic assists, safety devices, and any other devices that will help improve quality, productivity, and safety.

· Modify existing equipment to improve its usefulness in a process.

· Will often be working with operators trying to turn improvement ideas into workable, safe solutions.

· Repurposing old or scrap equipment to be reused safely.

· Support Kaizen events comprised of multi-functional team members.

· Assist operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainment.

· Improvement solutions must meet OSHA safety regulations & ergonomic standards.

· Maintain shop cleanliness and safety.

· Basic maintenance of shop equipment

Requirements

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 functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.

· The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· The employee is occasionally required to sit.

· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift with assistance up to 80 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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Where is the work

On-Site (5 days)

What's in it for you

Under the direction of the Op Ex Team, this position is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement plant-wide by assisting in the rapid prototyping of improvement ideas and developing them into cost-effective solutions. As a Moonshine Technician, you will be expected to not only be innovative, but to collaborate with other disciplines to develop and implement improvements. This role will primarily drive improvements through tactical support of Kaizen, RIEs, and other lean transformation activities.

What you will bring

· Mechanical – Thorough knowledge of machines and tools used for fabrication, welding, and general mechanical repair.

· Structural – Working knowledge of how to safely design, build, and verify basic mechanical structures and shapes constructed from various materials (wood, steel, aluminum…)

· Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic – Working knowledge and experience with any or all these areas.

· Production and Processing – Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, costs, and other elements associated with an effective manufacturing system.

· Safety/Ergo – Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety rules & ergonomic guidelines

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fabricator, welder (do NOT have to be ASME certified), machinist, mechanic, maintenance tech, integrator, programmer, or other related position.

· Proficient with the use and maintenance of basic fabrication equipment including, but not limited to: welders, shears, brakes, torches, bandsaws, chop/cold saws, table saw, Ohm meter, PLC’s, etc.

Physical

No Sales Commission Eligible

Thrive at work and at home

•Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
•Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
•Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
•401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.