Technician - Engineering-Port Jervis Engineering Tech. Hourly Indirect

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

TITLE:                           Engineering Technician

REPORTS TO:              Tech Shop Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:           Engineering

SUPERVISES:               N/A

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Primary reporting relationship up through Engineering Manager from Tech Shop, with primary interfacing and collaboration with Safety, Maintenance, Line Setup, Continuous Improvement and Operations departments.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.  Aid machine shop personnel in construction of specialized equipment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with project and cross-functional teams to lay out new assembly lines for production.
2. Interface with Setup mechanics team as needed to ensure proper setup and operation of equipment.
3. Train mechanics in proper use and care of production machinery.
4. Fabricate guards and covers for production equipment.
5. Responsible for quick repair of production machinery with minimum downtime.
6. Rebuild production machinery to maintain maximum production.
7. Responsible for following all safety regulations including but not limited to wearing goggles/safety eyewear, face shield, proper clothing, safety shoes, and/or other PPE as work necessitates.
8. Responsible for safe lock-out-tag-out procedure adherence.
9. Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and/or hydraulic principles and systems.
10. Able to read and understand blueprints, equipment diagrams, and technical drawings/schematics.
11. Exhibits good and professional communication skills along with clear ability to provide and understand instructions from and to team members and supervision.
12. Ability to use phone, e-mail and internet to source materials/services and communicate with vendors and internal team members.
13. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma.
2. Minimum three (3) years in manufacturing industry plus one or more of the following: 

a)  specialized training in major production equipment such as video jet coder, fillers, cappers, powder presses, etc. 

b) welding, brazing, soldering 

c)  machine shop or maintenance training or experience.

d) demonstrated experience in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation equipment controls. (Allen-Bradley preferred)- and/or vocational school mechatronics degree/certification with minimum of one (1) year work experience in related field.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.