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Sportech · 1 month ago

Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Elk River, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $30/hr

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN, seeking an Engineering Technician to drive process improvement and support overall plant objectives. This role involves utilizing continuous improvement tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in business processes.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Responsibilities

Ongoing recommendations, support, and implementation of plans for improved safety, quality, delivery and cost

Assist in improving business processes by utilizing continuous improvement tools and methodologies

Work with cross functional teams on completion of department projects

Regularly interacting and providing insight and influence at all levels of the business in leading and encouraging continuous improvement initiatives

Develop, evaluate, and improve business processes utilizing knowledge of lean office/manufacturing tools and methodologies

Access and generate measurement and assessment tools enabling operational and continuous improvement leaders to evaluate potential areas for formal Continuous Improvement efforts

Recommend, support and implement improvements, modifications, or additions that will improve business processes

Propose potential new manufacturing/business technologies, including new equipment or business systems

Assist with mapping business process flow, document inputs and outputs. Identify areas for improvement

Assist in the development, maintenance and monitoring of improvement project plans

Monitor process improvement initiatives to ensure new processes are working as intended

Assist in continuous Improvement events (e.g., kaizen events, A3 projects, major project teams, etc.)

Coach and train team members to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean concepts/methodologiesMicrosoft SuiteProcess improvementChange implementationHand tools usageBlueprint interpretationTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or GED from accredited institution

Must have knowledge of lean concepts/methodologies

Proficiency in use of Microsoft suite (excel, work, outlook, project)

Demonstrated ability to implement change in a way that positively impacts overall department and company performance

Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must excel at working in a team environment with a high level of people/interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cross functionally drive results

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, maintenance and operating instructions, procedure manuals and safety rules

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance

Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services

401k plan with up to a 4% employer match

Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time

Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech