Engineering Tech

PRIMARY PURPOSE: AHF Products has a great part-time, short-term opportunity for an Engineering Technician in our Maintenance Department at our Kankakee Flooring Plant in Kankakee, IL.

We are looking for an energetic, self-driven, detailed orientated individual who has some mechanical understanding of how equipment runs, proficient computer skills, and the ability to build a new system to track our roll inventory.

This position will have responsibilities on the manufacturing floor and office setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:


* Utilize systems to pull information to create roll management system


* Spend time on manufacturing floor to understand the roll system and components


* Create diagrams, blueprints and drawings for the rolls


* Create procedures for scheduling and completing roll changes


* Maintain accurate records pertaining to roll inventory


* Assist in creation of documentation/training documents


* Other engineering tasks as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


* Understand how to read diagrams, blueprints, and drawings


* Ability to understand how the equipment runs and ensure all components align with diagrams


* Ability to convey ideas clearly and listen actively to others


* Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills

QUALIFICATIONS:


* 3 years of computer experience preferably in a manufacturing environment


* Project management abilities with excellent communication abilities


* Must be able to work independently or in a group setting


* Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening


* Positive and Verifiable Work History


* Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, side shields, approved safety shoes, and other PPE as needed

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. 

Activity 

Never 0 hours 

Occasionally up to 3 hours 

Frequently 3-6 hours 

Constantly 6-8+ hours 

Sitting 

x

x

Walking 

x 

Standing 

x 

Bending (neck) 

 x

Bending (waist) 

x 

Squatting 

x 

Climbing 

x 

Kneeling 

x 

Crawling 

x 

Twisting (neck) 

x 

Twisting (waist) 

x 

Is repetitive use of hand required 

x 

Simple Grasping  

x 

Fine Manipulation  

x 

Pushing & Pulling  

x 

Reaching (above shoulder level) 

x 

  

LIFTING 

Never  0...