Technician III, Tooling

Tooling Technician III

Brighton, CO

Day Shift: 6am – 2:30pm M-F

Pay: $30 an hour

Maintenance Department

Tooling Maintenance Mechanic is a position within the Tooling Repair department. The Tooling Repair department is responsible for new tooling, existing tooling and equipment reliability sent to the field for various projects in relationship with contractual and non-contractual obligations. As a Maintenance Mechanic you are responsible to ensure equipment is functioning safely and limit any shortages for equipment in respective areas.  This includes but not limited to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pumping, and hoists/crane systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of 4 or more Maintenance Technicians with primary assignments in the same production area
• Owner of Maintenance Support processes within assigned production area
• Ensures that production and maintenance processes will be conducted safely
• Works closely with Planning staff to ensure that the production plan is met
• Understands process performance capabilities and takes action to meet and exceed those capabilities
• Assists with the troubleshooting of process problems and implements solutions which reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs
• Monitors process equipment performance to identify potential errors and implements solutions to eliminate reoccurrence of those problems
• Co-facilitator or task-implementation lead of process improvement projects
• Participation in technology transfer projects, new process introduction, and production capacity expansions
• Assists with development of first and second line maintenance on equipment
• Leads preventative maintenance plan and ensures execution in assigned production area
• Interfaces with engineering and parts procurement to improve and maintain availability of spare parts
• Ensures data integrity across all shifts in their process area
• Recognized as SME in their process areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school or GED required; 1 – 3 years on-the-job/other related experience equivalent preferable
• System skills - Microsoft Office, SAP.
• Ability to create a safe work area
• Strong Natural Ability to lead work in teams

• Good skills driving equipment (as required)

• Good sense for details
• High Degree of Adaptability & Flexibility
• Strong Desire to Learn New Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent Work Ethic, Dependability & Dedication to Team/Company
• Personal Desire/Value to do Quality Work
• Overall knowledge of LEAN Practices/Principals

Essential Functions:

•   Standing/Sitting: Requires full time standing with limited resting periods and to walk distances. May sit for extended periods if required.
•   Able to climb stairs or ladders as required. Able to work off of step stools and ladders.
•   Weight restriction: Able to Lift/push/pull/carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
•   Body positioning: Able to twist/bend (neck or waist) and stoop. Able to work in awkward positions as required, including overhead work. Able to squat/kneel/crawl/reach as required.
•   Work content: Able to use/hold/manipulate small tools and parts with hands. Simple grasping, power grasping and fine manipulation is required. Able to use inspection tools and perform torquing operations.

•   Vision/Hearing: High level Hand/Eye coordination required. Corrective lenses may be used. Eye protection required in many instances. Color differentiation may be required. Must be able to hear at level required for position.

•   Able to safely operate all equipment according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
•   Regular & reliable attendance
•   Ability to lead a team

Physical Demands

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.

• Constant standing and walking

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. 
• Frequent use of hand tools and various tools weighing up to 15 pounds
• Frequent push/pull of up to 50 pounds (force).
• Frequent climbing on/off ladders, stairs, and equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, bending and reaching.
• Operation of vehicles and plant equipment

Competencies

• Ability/Desire to work as Craftsman with Hand tools
• Problem Solver oriented
• Customer focused
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization

• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Both American Standard and Metric.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• 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. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

 At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

 
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

 
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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