Manufacturing Technician A - 1st Shift - Aluminum Machining

Position Description Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment. Performs all duties associated with the setup of a variety of production equipment to produce quality products.
Job Responsibilities Instructs, monitors and communicates requirements for safety, quality and production
Performs various duties relating to automation and robotics, machine shop fabrication
Works closely with engineers and outside vendors to resolve complex process or equipment issues in a cost effective and timely manner
Maintains statistical process charting, interpretation, and trend-analysis in order to perform process or equipment adjustments to bring parts into specification
Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee work performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems
Performs other duties as assigned Job Skills Requirements Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge
Skill and a basic knowledge of tooling practices and applications
Demonstrated leadership skills
Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Education High School diploma in equivalent education and experienceExperience Requirements 3 years of technical experience using mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills
Physical & Environmental Requirements May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 - 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 - 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.
Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.