The Composites (Repair/Laminator) Technician specializes in producing and repairing molds, ensuring quality and efficiency. The technician will sand, patch holes, cut sheet metal and modify, repair fiberglass molds.
Responsibilities
• Ability to sand, patch holes, cut sheet metal and modify Repair fiberglass molds
• Knowledge of fiberglass and body filler type components and the specialized tools used in the process
• Perform routine repairs to molds while in machines
• Laminate bathtub and shower pans
• Ability to construct jigs
• Laminate copy molds of existing bathtubs
• Must read and interpret, drawings, manuals, specifications sketches, job orders, planning documents and engineering drawings
• Provide effective communications between other department and supervisors to support the company’s goals
• Inspect components to ensure they meet specifications
• Calibrate and use measurement equipment. (jig tools, tape measures, etc.) • Ability to use digital mold scanning equipment
• Act as liaison for all departments to improve quality of processes and product
• Be fully engaged in the Continuous Improvement programs. Must be able to implement and sustain these authorized improvements
• Ability to use welding equipment for metal repair
• Maintain equipment and tools
• Initiate and lead projects using tools such as Kaizen and PDCA to improve department
• Ability to accept responsibility of results and be held accountable
• Document work according to company guidelines
• Ability to put together standard work instructions
• Provide training as needed
• Regular and reliable attendance is a must
• Abide by all Bath Fitter policies and procedures
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks related to the position
Qualifications
To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals and with disabilities to perform the essential Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Education and/or Experience –Associates Degree preferred, must have a High School Diploma, a related field, or equivalent or demonstrated ability to learn all required duties and responsibilities
• Between 18 months and 3 years’ experience holding a similar position
• Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time
• Computer Skills – Knowledge of computer workstations and peripheral equipment; knowledge of database, spreadsheet, PC-based computing experience, Microsoft Office, Internet, and essential and word processing software
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Familiar with calibration system and measurement devices
• Familiar with welding and scanning equipment
• Knowledge with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma a plus
• High-Level of visual awareness
• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence
• Mathematical Skills – Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written/email) to interact with clients, plant, and retail level Reasoning and Analytical Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Strong Customer Service skills – Ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, clients, vendors, and business contacts, etc.
• Strong time management skills
• Troubleshooting and Experience with developing/documenting/procedures
Demonstrated Skills
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed
• Interpersonal – Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions
• Leadership Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence
• Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problem in a timely manner
• Project Management – Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
Technologies
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of ERP software Navision (an asset)
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/ or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
