Manufacturing Technician

Sunnen Products Company is investing in our next 100 years and is hiring! We are seeking results-driven, excited candidates that are interested in working for a company with a long legacy and a bright future!

Sunnen Products Company was founded over 100 years ago in 1924 by Joseph Sunnen. For the last 100 years, we have been a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, engine rebuilding equipment, and tooling and abrasives.

As the leading global manufacturer of precision honing equipment and related accessories, Sunnen Products Company provides excellent employment opportunities for those in search of a challenging and rewarding career. We pride ourselves on our quality products, exceptional customer service and highly valued employees.

Sunnen is an equal opportunity employer and provides a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. We are proud to say that our average length of service is nearly 20 years!

Apply today to join Sunnen Products Company and work alongside leading manufacturers as you build a rewarding career!

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating various machines to trim, cut, plane, and grind stones to precise specifications. Your work will be subject to final inspection, ensuring high-quality results.

Responsibilities:

Stone Cutting:

• Cut stones from bricks according to blueprints, ensuring accurate size and shape.
• Set up and adjust machines for cutting, considering different grit sizes and hardness.
• Perform first piece verification to validate setup accuracy.
• Inspect and separate non-conforming parts, making decisions on salvage, repair, or scrap.

Holder Preparation and Mounting:

• Prepare holders by sandblasting and straightening them as per specifications.
• Mark designated part information on holders using punch press and engraver.
• Hand-mount stones to holders using glue.
• Inspect and separate non-conforming parts, ensuring cosmetic and size control.

Finishing:

• Prepare slabs for sizing and blocking using drying methods like ovens and centrifugal spinners.
• Apply sizing mixture using an air-assisted spray system.
• Block slabs as instructed, using designated adhesive.
• Grind designated chamfer or radius to stones.
• Inspect and separate non-conforming parts, maintaining cosmetic and size control.

Assembly:

• Mix adhesive and operate automatic machines for assembling guides and holders.
• Perform manual assembly using fixtures and make necessary adjustments.
• Check parts for bond strength using break-off machine.
• Inspect and separate non-conforming parts, ensuring high-quality assembly.

Packing:

• Package stones as per work instructions.
• Mark cartons with part number, description, and date code using printing machines.
• Inspect and separate non-conforming parts, maintaining cosmetic control.

Administrative:

• Review order status and work schedule reports, addressing and resolving identified problems.
• Identify quality issues and collaborate with relevant personnel for resolution.
• Safely transport waste materials to designated containers.

Qualifications:

• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).
• Ability to read and interpret shop documentation, blueprints, and drawings.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Good problem-solving skills in standardized situations.
• Familiarity with production machinery and computer operations.
• Training in hazardous waste materials/transport (annual certification).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, talk, and hear.
• Occasional stooping, crouching, and kneeling.
• Moderate physical effort, occasionally lifting objects weighing 25-50 pounds.
• Visual acuity for far vision, close vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions:

• Working with dust, noise, solvents, glues, and machine shop hazards (one at a time).
• Climate Controlled facility

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may require additional tasks as assigned, complying with applicable laws and regulations. Reasonable changes or accommodations may be made based on different circumstances.

Sunnen offers a wide variety of benefits for our employees, such as:

• Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:
  • Medical (PPO and High Deductible Plan with Employer HSA Contribution)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) Eligibility with Employer Match
• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Plant Closure Between Christmas and New Year's Day

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