Process Technician

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 6387 | JOB GRADE: 10

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pa., our dedicated team of over 700 employees supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse.

Whatever your career path – whether it’s product innovation through engineering, working directly with our customers, manufacturing quality products or supporting our business in some other way, Sheppard – a Bendix CVS Company – delivers. Visit us online at www.rhsheppard.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

This primary responsibility of this position is to assist manufacturing supervisors and managers by trouble-shooting and providing technical help in areas that are beyond their scope. Assist with production needs and long term planning to ensure a smooth flow through production departments as required to affirm that effective production goals training and safety practices are maintained with the resources available. The incumbent will practice continuous improvements by using but not limited to the tools of LEAN. Incumbent will work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities cited below are considered essential job functions

Assist department supervisor with the training of new employees or those employees assigned to new positions, defining the cause of scrap, technical advice will be provided as needed Troubleshoot tooling issues, initiate, conduct and complete tool test reports Support in the maintenance of plant machinery to ensure that critical tolerances are met on projects; offer technical advice when new machinery is brought on line, as well as helping to solve problems Ensure that all areas are in compliance with company safety standards; unsafe practices or areas are addressed and resolved immediately; proper reports and work orders must be filled out when they apply, as well as necessary follow-up until the situation is corrected Maximize the amount of production time by maintaining the amount of lost time in plants Establish priorities among departments serviced daily to avoid jeopardizing total plant operations and scheduled needs Justify cost when requisitioning items for particular needs, questioning expenditures that seem out of line, and being prepared to answer any questions pertaining to that requisition Participate in meetings pertaining to plant departmental needs or technical problems Establish rapport with supervisors and managers on both shifts Interface with manufacturing engineering regarding work orders, new processes, new machinery, tooling and fixtures throughout the plants Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of advanced machine shop practices, machine operations, and mechanics Knowledge of advanced mechanical tools and measuring equipment, with troubleshooting technique Ability to read and interpret technical information, books, and shop blue prints and drawings, advanced shop mathematics, geometry, etc., needed in machine tool design; knowledge of set-ups and tool life PC, verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of machine-ability and how it affects production equipment Ability to communicate with all managers, supervisors and production personnel Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

General office, shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, heat and fumes from the operation of machine tools, machines and equipment infrequently. Normal working position is sitting, standing and walking through out the plant, reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs infrequently. Occasionally will lift and or move up to 75 lbs during company visits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of advanced machine shop practices, machine operations, and mechanics Knowledge of advanced mechanical tools and measuring equipment, with troubleshooting technique Ability to read and interpret technical information, books, and shop blue prints and drawings, advanced shop mathematics, geometry, etc., needed in machine tool design; knowledge of set-ups and tool life PC, verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of machine-ability and how it affects production equipment Ability to communicate with all managers, supervisors and production personnel Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

Education & Minimum Experience

One year in a manufacturing environment, interpreting and comprehending plans and/or blue prints and High School Diplom

What does Sheppard have to offer you?

Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off 401k Plan with Company matching Retirement Savings PlanEducational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)Wellness Program and incentivesOn-site Health Clinic/HealthcareHealth and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:Company-Paid Benefits:Basic Life InsuranceBasic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceShort Term DisabilityBusiness Travel Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:Medical and Prescription insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceSupplemental Life Insurance PlansSupplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and FamilyLong Term DisabilityAccident PlanCritical Illness PlanHospital Indemnity PlanLegalIdentity Theft and Fraud Protection

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.