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Fortive Corporation Manufacturing Engineer Technician in Plainville, Connecticut

Gems Setra is seeking for a technical employee with good problem-solving skills capable of troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. Day to day duties will consist of first response for manufacturing cell issues and assisting operations teams as needed to ensure on time delivery for our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensures all work is performed in compliance to company requirements; documentation is complete and accurate.

  • Support Production through work request system.

  • Repair or modify current assembly and test fixturing.

  • Create and update cell standard work documentation.

  • Participate in kaizens as a manufacturing representative.

  • Complete equipment calibration and preventative maintenance assigned as well as assisting in replacing items that need to be sent out for calibration.

  • Complete cell equipment evaluations in conjunction with team leaders.

  • Must wear and abide by all safety precautions and wear the necessary personal protective equipment.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, priority changing environment.

  • Must possess mechanical aptitude and equipment knowledge to be able to assist in troubleshooting equipment issues.

  • Assist Quality department in the inspection of components and finished goods

  • May be assigned additional projects and responsibilities at the sole discretion of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1 year of Machining Experience preferred.

  • Lean manufacturing training.

  • Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Working knowledge of electromechanical and/or automated systems (PLC-based systems)

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, with at least 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing.

  • Higher education may be used in lieu of experience.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Office 360.

  • Demonstrate attention to detail, problem solving and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

  • Great written and verbal communication.

  • Able to use a variety of hand and power tools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that associates encounters while performing 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 frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards.

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com (https://stgfortive.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.fortive.com) .

Gems Setra is a leading global supplier of sensing and monitoring technologies, operating within the Precision Technologies platform of Fortive Corporation. Through our comprehensive portfolio of premium sensing products, we deliver solutions to customer problems and challenges.

As two Fortive businesses merged in 2022, Gems Setra’s vision is to connect our customers to their environment to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. Gems Sensors product offerings include a range of products that encompass liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches, and integrated fluid management solutions. The Setra Systems product line offers an extensive selection of high-quality sensing instruments for humidity, current, vacuum, energy, and pressure measurements.

At the heart of our combined company's mission lies a shared dedication between Gems Sensors and Setra Systems to deliver high-quality sensing solutions, backed by reliable customer support on a global scale. As a part of Fortive, we embrace a culture of innovation, driving progress and empowering advancements in the industries and customers we serve.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.

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