Senior Manufacturing Technician

Location:  Lewiston

Hours: Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-6:00pm (flexibility in hours may be allowed)

Position Status: Full-Time

The Company: 
RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics.  With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more.  Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:
Our Production Engineering Team is tasked with supporting all functions of daily operation within the factory, as well as provides support to our External Operations teams.

The Role:
This position entails working directly with Manufacturing Engineering and production to design and maintain the manufacturing process for fabrication of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.  This position also provides a higher level of support for equipment performance, including process development and maintenance.  The position is also depended on for mentoring peers in maintenance, process, and production.

Responsibilities:

• Research, justify, and propose the procurement of services and equipment.

• Develop and improve process efficiencies for continuous improvement

• Mentor coworkers who require knowledge associated with machine learning and other training as needed

• Program computer-controlled assembly, soldering and inspection equipment

• Create thermal profiles for soldering processes

• Work to reduce cost and scrap

• Troubleshoot production equipment and parameters utilizing schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints as a guide

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment

• Coordinate specialty projects as assigned

• Installing new equipment, verifying set up and operation using appropriate procedures

• Create and/or update standard Work Instructions for equipment, and processes as needed

• Providing support as required for Production and Engineering

• Collaborate with production leadership on process improvements and production floor layouts

• Using cause analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Participates in continuous improvement activities

• Complies and follows all company safety policies and procedures

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 Qualifications include but not limited to:

• 5 years of experience working in manufacturing preferred

• Experience in circuit board assembly preferred 

• 2-year Technical degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Working knowledge of productivity tools, examples may include Microsoft Office and quality management software 

• Ability to use hand/power tools

• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professional and respectful communication to others

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective organization and prioritization skills

• Demonstrate high attention to detail

• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools

• The ability to work extended hours and weekends on a rotating schedule if needed

 Travel:

• This position may require travel between the RiverSide Lewiston and Winona facilities.

• Infrequent travel for trainings and/or business needs may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit

• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing production floor and Office setting