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Production Tech - E Shift (7:30am - 7:45pm - 2-2-3 days)

NGK Insulators

Mooresville, NC

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SKILLS
Business Writing, Computer Skills, Concrete, Corrective Action, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Email Technology, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Finance, Forklift License, Functional Testing, Green Business, Human Resources Management, IBM Maximo Asset Management, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing Software, Mathematics, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Schedule, Prototyping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety Equipment, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mooresville, NC
POSTED
2 days ago
Date Posted: 5-21-2026Date Removed: 6-5-2026Position: Tech LeadDepartment: InspectionPay Grade: NE10Shift: E Shift (7:30AM - 7:45PM - 2-2-3 days)Reminder: If you apply for a position and it is offered to you, and you decline the position, you will have to wait 6 months before posting foranother position.Posting for a position after the deadline will disqualify you. (If posting is not able to be removed as soon as the 5pm deadline.)LATERAL MOVES ARE NOW ALLOWED WITH THE REVISED JOB BID SYSTEM.This requisition will be posted on the NGK recruiting board for 7 days. Members should also consider the following requirements before applying for a position.* You must be on your current job for one (1) year if your job grade is 7 or lower.* You must be in your current job for a minimum of two (2) years for job grades 8 or higher due to the more technical nature of the jobs.* No disciplinary actions within the last year (low level points warnings may be waived if there are special circumstances that can be, or are, documented).* Meet the minimum requirements of the open job description.* Completion of the current learner's assessment and other training requirements.* Completed Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).Members should be mindful of the shift, area, and job duties before applying for a job so as not to risk a six-month waiting period to apply for a future opportunity. The members should carefully consider all these factors to avoid rejecting a job offer.I. POSITION SUMMARYTechnical leaders concentrate on the technical aspects of the production process, verifying correct setupand changeover, resolving production or equipment problems and reviewing quality of work.II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive listand NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):A. Communicates safety discrepancies or issues to the Supervisor or Area Manager.B. Assists with product changeover and set up production equipment and verifies the functionalityof safety equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standardoperating procedures.C. Troubleshoots problems with equipment, devices, or products.D. Monitors and adjusts production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.E. Inspects production for quality and adherence to customer specifications.F. Monitors SPC charts and uses precision measuring instruments to perform quality checks.G. Maintains inventory of job materials and ensures that operators have adequate raw materialsand supplies.H. Confirms the correct entry of computer input of ticket information.I. Provides production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.J. Writes work orders and updates journal at end of shift.K. Follows company policies and enforces safety regulations.L. Follows work procedures to meet production schedules.M. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality ofproduct.N. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safetyin the department.O. Trains operators as needed.P. Measures and records data associated with operating equipment; provides advice or training toemployees in the assigned area; and selects cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.Q. Operates production equipment, when needed.NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Code: 2101 Page 2 of 4 Effective Date: 07.23.2018R. Assists engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, orprocedures.S. Communicates safety discrepancies or issues to the Team Coordinator or Area ManagerT. Inputs maintenance work orders through Maximo systemU. Reviews internal email and calendar system several times per shiftV. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader),and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), and Kaizen activities, asneededW. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal ofwaste and used materialsX. This job has no supervisory responsibilities and no direct reports.III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIESA. Customer Focus: Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and actsaccordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations;consistently demonstrates extra effort to insure customer satisfaction.B. Environmental Awareness and Compliance: Understands and follows established personalsafety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health,safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions andtake corrective actions.C. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills: Acquiring and applying functionalknowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management);acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area ofspecialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.D. Integrity and Accountability: Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; acceptsresponsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual;admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.E. Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, andculture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving theimpact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.F. Respect and Humility: Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other'sfeelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes teamsuccess above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.G. Safety Orientation: Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embracesactivities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations;actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicatesadherence to safety standards from members at all levels.H. Teamwork: Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group ofmembers, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Code: 2101 Page 3 of 4 Effective Date: 07.23.2018IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSA. Required Education and/or Experience1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)3. 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent4. CRC Bronze or aboveB. Required Language Skills1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and emergencyprocedure, and maintenance instructions.2. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.C. Required Mathematical Skills1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,common fractions, and decimals.D. Required Reasoning Ability1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situationswhere only limited standardization exists.2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formE. Preferred Qualifications1. Fork Lift License and Pallet Jack License2. Knowledge of database software; inventory software; manufacturing software; spreadsheetsoftware; and word processing software3. Certified Production Technician program completionV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsand will be determined on a case by case basis):A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand; sit;walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.B. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.C. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may berequired to occasionally use a pallet jack to move 400-500 pounds.NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Code: 2101 Page 4 of 4 Effective Date: 07.23.2018D. The employee may be required to successfully pass scheduled testing for vision, hearing,respirator fitting and spirometry.VI. WORK ENVIRONMENTA. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to wet or humidconditions; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or causticchemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration.B. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; and occasionally loud.VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPEA. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.B. The employee will work in multiple areas and will abide by any safety requirements; hearing,head and eye protection are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.C. Respirators, half mask cartridge respirators plus goggles, or full face cartridge respirators may berequired in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMERA. This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will.This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employmentrelationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is notdesigned to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of theemployee.

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