Machine Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

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Location: Hamptonville, NC

The Thermal Acoustical Solutions segment offers a full line of innovative engineered products to assist in noise and heat abatement within the automotive and industrial markets. The business manufactures acoustical damping and thermal insulating solutions comprised of fiber and metal based composite product constructions. These products are typically found in the interior (dash insulators), underbody (wheel well, fuel tank, exhaust) and under hood (engine compartment) of passenger vehicles, heavy duty trucks, recreational vehicles as well as in other industrial applications. The segment employs approximately ~1400 employees with operations in the U.S., Germany, France and China.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe, timely and efficient change of tooling related components for a manufacturing production line /machine changeover. Position is expected to support production in other wide-ranging areas including but not limited to overall line set up, machine operation, and adjustments throughout the production run.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily line die sets and tool changes are sufficient to meet production requirements.
• Review schedules and requirements for each production line.
• Communicate with prior and incoming Team Leader/Shift Manager on schedule/die set changeover status and known priorities.
• Notify shift lead of unplanned downtime or risk of not meeting schedule/order requirements.
• Coordinate line changes/die sets at shift start-up and changes for maximum effectiveness.
• Change out dies and associated components as needed for line/machine changeovers
• Machine set-up after die change as needed.
• Production support as needed, including but not limited to; Gripper install and adjustment, material adjustment, staging of changeover components, and machine operation.
• Die shop support as needed, including but not limited to; transport and staging of tools to and from die shop, and cleaning of tools.
• Maintain all areas where equipment is being maintained to 6S standards.
• Work on other shifts for training purposes upon request.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:

• High School, GED or equivalent
• Must be able to read and understand English
• 3 years maintenance experience
• 1 year manufacturing experience- press experience strongly preferred
• Hydraulic training strongly preferred
• Crane certification strongly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously worked for Lydech/Lydall?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamptonville, NC 27020 (Required)

Work Location: In person