Manufacturing Technician

About Us

Stackpole International designs and delivers innovative, highly engineered fluid power systems and powder metal technology solutions for customers across the globe. As a proud part of the Johnson Electric Group, a corporate citizen, and an employer with a global reach, we strive for integrity in all we do. Our strength stems from a culture designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people— flourish. We are a team united in our drive to make customers successful, attract and empower others, reach higher, be sustainable, lead by example, and excel in the execution of practical solutions. We offer the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, competitive pay and benefits, and continuous improvement of our processes and products.

**Job Description**:

- Come Innovate Motion with us_

As a member of the Operations team, the Manufacturing Technician - Forming reports to the Production Supervisor. The Manufacturing Technician - Forming is responsible for improving throughput of operations by optimization of processes.

Your responsibilities will be to:
- Improves throughput of operations by optimization of processes.- Documents changes to setpoints, programs, and parameters using the Process Change Log, Master program and RID systems- Reduces downtime by executing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities- Identifies nonstandard conditions and communicates them to the Production Supervisors for resolution- Decreases expenses by ensuring the optimum utilization of resources such as tooling, labour, material and energy.- Sets up, monitors, adjusts and maintains mechanical and hydraulic presses per established procedures- Troubleshoots and resolves automation, throughput, and Product Quality issues- Reviews process sheets, General Assembly, and technical documentation to understand and execute job requirements- Minimizes unplanned downtime by performing cleaning, Total Productive Maintenance and minor repairs to equipment- Maximizes production of Quality Product through continuous improvement initiatives, process monitoring, and proactive measures- Provides training and leadership to Production Associates to ensure quality and production requirements are met- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives- Adheres to Stackpole’s policies and procedures- Adheres and supports Stackpole’s Safety and Environmental policies and practices- Ensure the requirements of the Quality Management System, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 are conformed to- Other duties as assigned

Our requirements:
Qualifications:
- Minimum Post-Secondary Mechanical Engineering Technology / Manufacturing Engineering Technician Diploma or equivalent experience- Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in a high speed manufacturing environment- Experience on a Coining press preferred- Track record of continuous improvement initiatives- Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment an asset- Experience in setting multi-level die sets, CNC controls and sequence controls an asset

Technical & Skill Requirements:
- Able to read blueprints- Strong mechanical ability- Computer literate- Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

WORK ENVIRONMENT (including Physical Demands):
- Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required- Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required- Manufacturing environment with limited climate control- Standing and walking for long periods of time

What we offer:
Johnson Electric, Stackpole offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Stackpole’s Accessibility for Ontarians Policy. If an applicant requests accommodation, Stackpole will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.