GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
This position is responsible for providing hands-on leadership including but not limited to operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of mechanical, electro-mechanical (including programming), and chemical production processes involved in manufacturing operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor and trouble-shoot manufacturing process performance to maintain optimum process efficiency, quality, and safety.
Routine programming of software-based equipment (CNC/PLC/Robotics/Automation) and vendor engagement/management for such as required
Lead and/or participate in creating mechanical assembly fixtures using CAD software.
Provide leadership for assembling, testing and qualifying computer stitch pallets. Make modifications to stitch programs as required.
Conduct in process quality tests to ensure processes meet requirements.
Design and execute trials for experiments to validate process performance.
Assemble & build new or modified equipment in accordance with drawings or instructions.
Prepare documentation and instructional materials as needed to support operator training for production equipment and processes as well as conducting training as needed.
Liaison with 3rd party vendors to facilitate equipment builds, installation and repairs.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality and efficiency.
Effectively collaborate and communicate with all internal and external team members.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Five to seven years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES or KNOWLEDGE:
Auto CAD or Other Mechanical CAD Experience
PLC or C++ Programming (General Programming Experience)
Working knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing is mandatory
Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam which includes a drug screen.
Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)