Sensor Tech / Toolmaker - 1st Shift - $2,500… at North… · Portland

Join our team and help build what comes next. $2,500 Signing Bonus to be paid out $1,000 after 90 days and remaining $1,500 after 180 Days of hire date.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintain a running inventory of all tooling in need of sensor technology, issues reports to management on the progress of sensor implementations on a weekly basis and is in touch with other plants within the Company as to their sensor needs. Maintains the sensor laboratory and an inventory of sensor uses company wide. Researches and tests numerous types of sensors, meets with many sensor companies' representatives, maintain a catalog library, studies sensor and automation catalogs and books and research on the WEB. Documents results of sensor applications simulations and develops basic drawings of sensor installations for the tool room. Available to put in long hours as needed to accomplish sensor related tasks. Willing to master the die-protection systems on the presses and willing to transfer these skills to the shop-floor personnel via training sessions. Willing to attend trade shows and seminars related to sensor technologies. Able to train both shop-floor and office personnel on pertinent sensor topics. Take ownership of the sensor program and champion its success in the Company. Work with press room, tool room, design, quality and management personnel on mistake-proofing applications throughout the Company. Participate in 8D Problem Solving meetings and corrective actions. Attends meeting with and conducts tours for plant visitors to showcase mistake-proofing technologies that have been implemented throughout the Company. Willing to work with die designers on sensor applications at the design stage of tooling. Able to work within a team environment as the sensor and automation department expands in the future into a multi-person team. Able to occasionally work during the evening shifts to conduct sensor related training sessions for night-shift workers. Assist in maintenance area as needed. Act as liaison for all facilities. Be positive. Look for ways to improve, given the environment. Hard work, job knowledge and honesty will create respect and make you a leader. Stress the need for teamwork. Lead by example. Ensure all employees follow the safety policies. Keep the work area clean. Follow all safety rules. Follow the lockout/tagout procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Education:

High School Diploma or GED Some Electronics Training preferred (not required)

Experience:

PLC experience preferred Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience Minimum 3 years stamping experience or related field (Automotive preferred) Minimum 3 years Computer (PC) experience Minimum 3 years basic electronics experience