Manufacturing Technician I

SUMMARY The Manufacturing Technician I supports production operations by ensuring engineering documentation is accurate, responding to technical issues on the floor, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives. This technical role acts as a bridge between Process Engineering and Production, helping to maintain quality standards, improve efficiency, and support training efforts within the manufacturing cells. This role also supports plant safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement projects within the Harness Assembly cell. This position requires strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as excellent training, mentorship and leadership skills.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS   Work Order Review & Release: Inspect each Work Order and complete the associated Engineering Checklist prior to release to Production, includes EAR review and completion supporting production orders, as applicable. Tooling Management: Manage storage, release and inspection of tooling during work order release to production to ensure calibration is up-to-date and proper tool is being utilized. Responsible for coordinating with Quality on tooling calibration and communication with Engineering team on replacement needs.  Production Support: Respond promptly to Andon calls requiring Engineering assistance and provide real-time support to resolve issues, including raw materials request via ShopVue Training & Knowledge Transfer: Support minor training opportunities within the cell as needed. Identify additional training needs and engage the Value Stream Team (VST) for support. Daily Operations & Communication: Attend Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings to discuss gaps in Production Work Orders and provide Engineering support as required. Material Review Board (MRB) Participation: Attend MRB meetings, contribute to root cause analyses, and support corrective actions. Ensure lessons learned are communicated back to the cell. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve production velocity and reduce quality defects. Collaborate with the VST to communicate and implement improvements. Documentation Accuracy: Provide updates to Production Guides (PGs) to improve clarity and accuracy, including redlining documents as needed. Work together with the Engineering team, supporting documentation updates, as needed. In-Process Inspection: Validate first piece is accurate per customer requirements and IPC standards Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Identify and recommend equipment, tools, jigs, and fixtures to support quality and efficiency of builds. Collaborate with Engineering within the cell to implement DFM principles. First Build Oversight: Oversee the first build in the cell to ensure PG accuracy and prevent quality issues due to knowledge gaps. Includes EAR submission for First Production Builds with the goal to improve industrialization of parts and FPY for subsequent builds. Leadership: Champions positive leadership and mentoring through development of ACIT team members skills Support NPI builds to meet customer needs and meet tight schedule expectations, as applicable   *Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*   SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.   QUALIFICATIONS  To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.   EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational training, is required. Minimal 2 years of Assembly harness experience required. Background in aerospace, defense, or cable assembly industries preferred IPC-620 and J-STD certifications required.   LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language is a plus.   JOB SKILLS Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, wire schematics, and technical documentation Ability to use appropriate tooling and manufacturing processes to build cable and wire harnesses in accordance with customer specifications and expectations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard work and procedures Ability with MS Office software including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Strong hands-on skills and experience with various solder, crimp, banding & securing tooling Some Knowledge of Six-Sigma and Lean principles   PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to talk, including to large groups for extended periods, and hear Frequently required to stand and walk Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required, i.e. close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus   WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS This is an air-conditioned facility with many pieces of equipment that produce heat. The following are potential items encountered: fumes, dust, noise, hazardous/toxic chemicals. Appropriate training is provided and documented based on job placement that complies with OSHA and EPA regulations.   PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toed shoes and clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses are required for the job.   ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Amphenol CIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all of our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Amphenol Corp.     TRAVEL 0% - 10%