Summary

The Technical Specialist I position is essential to daily technical completion of work in production departments. This position will incorporate all basic department skills and job functions while concentrating mainly on advanced technical functions in the department. This position will ensure all standards (operational, safety, and quality) are being followed, and ensuing proper paperwork and/or documentation is completed and filed. This position will act as the technical expert for the department and will report to the area Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

1. Complete department specific workload as directed by the department supervisor.
   • Complete sub-assemblies for Cradles Assembly which includes our Classic, EX, and Work Station products
   • Build all Grid Adaptor, Rail Adaptor, Table Adaptor, Probe Holders, Arm Assist, Laparostat, Storage Stands, Adjustable Platform, Cradle, Workstation Mount (floor and table), Table Mount, LP WS Mount, Work Station Steppers (Cryo, Aloka, B-K, GE, Hitachi, Siemens) Classic Steppers, EX3 Steppers, Micro Touch, Micro Touch LP, Micro Touch LPL.
   • Perform final inspection for each build and Quality Inspection Procedure
   • Complete repairs on all units
2. Follows SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) that govern all workload as well as those specific to each department and procedure.
3. Ensure proper paperwork and/or documentation is always being maintained.
4. Effectively respond to customer service, production, and or quality issues as they arise
5. Ensure all operational, safety, and quality standards are consistently being followed and take appropriate action when required
6. Actively participate in problem solving and process improvement activities
7. Perform all work activities in observance of the CIVCO Values and in an effort to create a successful work environment. Follow safe work habits and instructions.
8. Perform quality control inspections for all products and equipment, document results, and communicate defects as necessary.
9. Perform routine cleaning activities on production equipment and workspaces.
10. Earn and retain qualification by completing training assignments for technical positions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to read and understand written instruction
2. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words or sentence
4. The ability to communicate ideas in verbal and written format so others will understand
5. Near vision- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
6. Ability to demonstrate secondary level computer skills including XA
7. Ability to demonstrate secondary level math and computation skills
8. Ability to walk while carrying weight, sit and stand as needed, climb ladders, lift, push, pull, and use whole body movements to complete tasks
9. Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others
10. Ability to determine and set priorities for the team to meet production and customer needs
11. Regular attendance is required for the ability complete all work.
12. Requires face-to-face interaction with team members, peers and management to complete all work and provide support.
13. Ability to work more than 40 hours per week (overtime) if needed based on business demand.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually frequent.
2. Environmental temperature between 65 to 85 degrees

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Never Not performed or required

Seldom/Rare One time per hour up to 8 hour shift

Occasional Up to 1/3 of day; 1 x every 30 minutes; 1-2.6 hours

Frequent 1/3 to 2/3 of day; 1 x every 2 minutes; 2.7-5.3 hours

Constant Greater than 2/3 of day; 1 x every 15 seconds; 5.3-8 hours

1. Ability to stand/walk. Frequently.
2. Ability to sit. Frequently.
3. Ability to lift parts 5-13lbs. between heights of 14-50 inches to heights between 31-39 ½ inches. Frequently.
4. Ability to team lift 50 lbs between 6-48 inches. Rarely
5. Ability to reach horizontally 0-16 inches. Constantly.
6. Ability to reach vertically up to 49 inches. Occasionally.
7. Ability to reach horizontally 0-16inches. Constantly.
8. Ability to reach vertical heights of 16-74inches. Frequently.
9. Ability to maintain balance. Constantly.
10. Ability to bend/stoop from ground level to 16inches. Occasionally.
11. Ability to balance. Constantly.
12. Ability to negotiate steps 10inches. Rarely
13. Ability to handle grasp tools. Frequently.
14. Ability to use fine finger manipulation. Frequently.
15. Ability to carry 5lbs up to 10ft. Frequently.
16. Ability to push/pull 30lbs of force up to 10 ft. Occasionally.

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