At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Under the direction of the Op Ex Team, this position is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement plant-wide by assisting in the rapid prototyping of improvement ideas and developing them into cost-effective solutions.  As a Moonshine Technician, you will be expected to not only be innovative, but to collaborate with other disciplines to develop and implement improvements. This role will primarily drive improvements through tactical support of Kaizen, RIEs, and other lean transformation activities.   

 

Responsibilities:

Fabricate tables, workstations, carts, tool stands, poke yoke devices, fixtures, ergonomic assists, safety devices, and any other devices that will help improve quality, productivity, and safety.Modify existing equipment to improve its usefulness in a process.Will often be working with operators trying to turn improvement ideas into workable, safe solutions.Repurposing old or scrap equipment to be reused safely.Support Kaizen events comprised of multi-functional team members.Assist operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainment.Improvement solutions must meet OSHA safety regulations & ergonomic standards.Maintain shop cleanliness and safety.Basic maintenance of shop equipment

 

Knowledge/Qualification:

Mechanical – Thorough knowledge of machines and tools used for fabrication, welding, and general mechanical repair.Structural – Working knowledge of how to safely design, build, and verify basic mechanical structures and shapes constructed from various materials (wood, steel, aluminum…) Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic – Working knowledge and experience with any or all these areas. Production and Processing – Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, costs, and other elements associated with an effective manufacturing system.Safety/Ergo – Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety rules & ergonomic guidelines

 

Skills/Abilities:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fabricator, welder (do NOT have to be ASME certified), machinist, mechanic, maintenance tech, integrator, programmer, or other related position.Proficient with the use and maintenance of basic fabrication equipment including, but not limited to: welders, shears, brakes, torches, bandsaws, chop/cold saws, table saw, Ohm meter, PLC’s, etc. Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear. 

§  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

§  The employee is occasionally required to sit. 

§  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift with assistance up to 80 pounds. 

§  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

§  Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

 

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive. 

Benefits:

§  Benefits kick in day one!

§  Medical, dental, vision

§  HSA & FSA Options

§  6% 401k match (vested immediately), plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions (after 3 years)

§  3 weeks vacation, 40 hours sick time

§  9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday

§  Tuition Assistance Program

§   Be Well Program

§   Fitness Reimbursement Program

§   Employee Assistance Program

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.