Continuous Improvement Technician
Boyden, IA Engineering
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Department: ME/IE


Summary: Demco is growing and is seeking Continuous Improvement Technicians. Demco provides a competitive compensation & benefits package that takes into account your skills, and expertise.


Primary Duties:

  • Design and improve processes of the manufacturing systems with a strong emphasis on quality, productivity, and operating costs by implementing lean concepts and sustaining ISO
  • Manage projects to reduce non-value added activities
  • Research and implement new tools and technology, including assisting with the quoting and purchasing process
  • Analyze manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, and production equipment
  • Administer and process time studies and line balancing
  • Develop work instructions and provide training to production personnel
  • Implement continuous improvement/Lean principles
  • Assist with design for manufacturability for new products using the 7 stages of design process
  • Collaborate closely with the maintenance group to effectuate equipment upgrades and improvements
  • Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes
  • Prepare charts for representation of statistical data
  • Work with and support ISO 9001 work instructions and procedures
  • Maintain accurate records and files

Position descriptions are intended to define in general terms the most significant duties of a particular position and are not all inclusive of all duties or responsibilities of individual positions. Position descriptions are not intended to exclude the possibility of temporary assignments or the alteration of existing positions.

Requirements

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Self-motivated and works independently
  • Project management skills - ability to organize and manage multiple projects through manufacturing process
  • Must be able to effectively present information to clients, customers and employees
  • Computer knowledge with willingness to learn more
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • Must be detail oriented and possess a willingness to accept challenges and strive for continual improvement in all areas
  • Must be safety minded and practice shop safety
  • Must be self motivated to work independently

Benefits


Benefits Day 1:

  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Birthday Paid Off
  • PTO Accrual

Benefits 1st of the Month After 30 Days

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Allstate Supplemental Insurance

Benefits 1st of the Month After 60 Days

  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Safety Shoes/Glasses Allowance

Interested candidates can apply through Indeed or via our website at: demco-products.com. Demco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment drug screening required.