Manufacturing Technician Apply now » Date: Sep 11, 2024 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23454 Company: Dorman Products Job Summary This position will provide site specific engineering and maintenance support to operations personnel. The contributor will; implement test and process equipment, provide training on the use of equipment and be instrumental in the maintenance and benchmarking of the process equipment. The overall goal is to reduce the cost of quality and remanufacturing of Dorman products. Primary Duties + Support engineering efforts at headquarters with implementation of new equipment and processes on site + Conduct experiments to drive process or quality improvements + Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and identify upgrades + Assist with fixture and equipment development + Assist with maintenance and upgrades to Dorman Manufacturing processes + Repair broken or manufacturing equipment + Create and implement preventive maintenance programs on process equipment + Document work instructions + Conduct and document lean improvements on a continuous basis + Document and maintain cabling for all manufacturing stations + Train personnel on the proper use of process equipment and procedure Qualifications + Knowledge in the use of automotive diagnostics tools and general electrical hand tools + Bilingual in English and Spanish + Capable of using MS Office suite, especially Word and Excel + Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 50 pounds. + Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate. Education / Experience + Associates degree preferred + 0-3 years of hands on experience working with electromechanical equipment, electrical wiring and electrical testing equipment. + 0-3 years of hands on experience with hand and power tools. + 0-3 years of hands on experience with hydraulic pneumatic and power transfer systems. Core Values & Competencies Ideation and Innovation Deliver Customer Value Empower Our Contributors Accountability for Results Strive for Excellence Attributes