Production Technician Job Locations US-VA-Gloucester Job ID 8062
Category Manufacturing Company Overview Canon Virginia, Inc. located in
Newport News, Virginia is a global manufacturer for Canons office and
consumer products. Our innovative and efficient production methods along
with our environmental commitment make us a leading global manufacturer.
Since opening our doors in 1985, Canon Virginia has provided world class
manufacturing services. It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI)
to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed,
color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran
status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where
there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to
all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits
administration and participation in company sponsored employee
activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers,
layoffs, recall, training and terminations. Employment practices will
conform to all federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination.
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Position
Overview Utilizes technical background to maintain and improve
efficiency of production equipment and provide technical support to the
production lines. Trains Assembler 1 and Assembly Technicians to
increase their knowledge base. Responsibilities - Performs maintenance
of assembly/process stations. - Troubleshoots defects, inefficiencies,
and advanced technical problems using schematics, multimeter, and
production test equipment. Develops and implements countermeasures and
makes modification as needed to resolve problems and prevent recurrence.
Informs and/or trains operator with respect to changes. - Maintains,
troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and orders parts for various pieces
of electrical and mechanical test equipment (e.g., transfer guide
location equipment, digital thermometers, laser alignment equipment). -
Performs repairs and/or makes minor modifications or improvements to
correct and/or increase equipment/process efficiency. Maintains the
stock of hand tools and supplies used in production. Conducts monthly
stock inventory. - Designs, fabricates, and/or modifies minor tools,
fixtures, jigs, and cables to increase efficiency. - Interacts with QA
and/or Manufacturing Engineering to ensure conformance with quality
standards. - Assists with the implementation of improvement activities.
- May assist with the design/redesign and layout of work stations to
maximize efficiency, ensure smooth line flow, and maintain balance. May
be responsible for the air gun maintenance, torque verification,
issuance and collection, and line set up. Assists in the investigation
and development of countermeasures to quality problems. - Develops test
plans, instructs the proper methods for performing the tests and reports
on results. Trains personnel in testing and/or sampling practices and
procedures to ensure consistency and compliance to established testing,
sampling and inspection standards. Develops and implements check sheets,
procedures or work instructions that instruct the data collection and
methods for properly performing the operations, tests or inspections. -
Coordinates, performs and reports the results of process audits. Assists
in the development of countermeasures and verifies their effectiveness.
Coordinates and maintains the Problem Investigation Reports. - Reviews,
analyzes and verifies checksheet information/report accuracy of tests
performed by other personnel. - Utilizes computer (e.g., Excel, Word, MS
Access) applications for tracking of quality data and reporting (e.g.,
testing, daily, monthly) and correspondence generation. - Applies
statistical techniques (e.g., process capability, distributions) and
utilizes to monitor and improve quality. - Reads and understands
mechanical and electrical drawings and diagrams. - Knows and complies
with ISO-9000 requirements. - Compiles and reports daily and monthly
off-line inventory, defective parts data, production statistics, and
quality checks. Maintains documentation of machine failures, down time,
and repairs. - May maintain inventory control of expense items for
production. May monitor parts listings and trial verifications to ensure
accuracy. May be responsible for cartridge/P-Kit/developer control and
issuance. May check to ensure that PM checks are performed; may issue
new PM procedures as needed. - May maintain up-to-date Material Safety
Data Sheets (MSDS). May maintain repair/troubleshooting reference
manual. May maintain and file job instructions, work standards, change
notices, and technical data. May be assigned additional duties and/or
special projects. Qualifications - Any combination of education and
experience equivalent to an Associates Degree with 3-5 years mechanical
repair and/or electrical troubleshooting experience, preferably in a
manufacturing environment. - Strong analytical and communication skills.
- May have to work overtime and may be assigned to other shifts based on
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