OPEX 2nd Shift Moonshiner
Trane Technologies · Columbia, SC
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Columbia, SC. 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Machining, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Job Summary
The Fabrication Technician is responsible for designing and building any in-house fabricated solutions for the manufacturing floor. Will aid in any problem-solving activities requested from inner-plant customers and help to design and execute the fabrication of fixtures, carts or any other custom designs needed.
Responsibilities
- ◆Ability to work with cross-function teams to provide solutions quickly and efficiently to manufacturing and material handling-related issues
- ◆Ability to fabricate equipment and fixtures, including assembling materials with fasteners, welding, cutting, bending, drilling, etc., a variety of metals, plastics, wood or any other materials required
- ◆Works through a work order system to prioritize projects and manage customer expectations
- ◆Ability to work in a team-oriented environment to accomplish large projects, as well as self-management skills when working on smaller tasks
- ◆Communicates consistently with internal customers regarding the status of requests
- ◆Constructs sketches of mechanical or construction alterations/installations
- ◆Prepares bills of material on jobs requiring major material use and initiates purchase requisitions.
- ◆Uses various material handling equipment such as hoists, carts, lifts, fork trucks, and hand trucks in moving light to heavy weight material.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma required or GED equivalent required.
- ✓Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or equivalent preferred.
- ✓Experience with Industrial and fabrication machinery preferred.
- ✓Three (3) plus years of experience in manufacturing or fabrication field is preferred.
- ✓Strong mechanical skills.
- ✓Basic electrical skills preferred.
- ✓Basic machining skills including surface grinders, lathes, vertical milling machines preferred.
- ✓MIG and TIG welding skills required
- ✓Comprehension of schematics/blueprints.
- ✓Knowledge of Hydraulic/pneumatic systems is desirable.
- ✓Self-starter and motivated to brainstorm and execute solutions
- ✓Willingness to change, flex and learn
- ✓Self-motivated
- ✓Teamwork
- ✓Pride in workmanship
- ✓Innovative
- ✓Customer Focused
- ✓Critical Thinking
- ✓Basic Computer Skills
- ✓Standard Work Adherence cross-functional
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
No Sales Commission Eligible
No
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.