Material Flow Technician - 1st Shift
About the role
MATERIAL FLOW TECHNICIAN - 1ST SHIFT
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up new material flow processes and part presentation for new build cells according to general material flow standards and engineering designs, including both physical infrastructure and system configuration
- Stay focused on the efficient implementation of material flow engineering designs; be skilled at all the tasks relevant to setting up material flow processes including layout implementation, racking and floor location setup, part labeling, building carts for material movement, slotting small parts into gravity flow racking to drive operator efficiency
- Own small part flow setup including locations, space efficient packaging, and min/max consistent with overall supply chain strategy
- Provide input into packaging and part flow designs that maximize part density and efficient handling while maintaining part quality
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within materials management
- Support project management for new process and cell implementation by providing input into the timeline, helping create a bill of materials for the project and managing the effective storage and delivery of project materials
- Be prepared to provide surge support to the Materials Management operations teams as needed across the full range of skills including receiving, put away, picking, shipping and lineside (Production Coordinator) support
- Ensure high level of inventory accuracy for all production material by completing timely transactions and cycle counting as needed to identify gaps
- Maintain the tools needed for process improvement including mobile equipment, hand tools and any other miscellaneous supplies
- Ensure a complete disposition of any obsolete or orphaned material because of the new process or cell implementation
- Maintain current certifications on all relevant Materials Management equipment and processes needed for the role
- Provide input to leaders and engineers on potential safety hazards when setting up new processes and locations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience supporting process or operational improvement in an industrial environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong computer skills, familiar with the full suite of MS Office products
- Experience using basic industrial tools including hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, hammers, tape measure) and power tools (drills, cutting tools, grinding tools)
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing environments
- Able to read and understand CAD drawings
- SQL and Tableau experience
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
- APICS or other supply chain certification
- Bachelor's degree
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work 1st shift hours (6 AM to 4:30PM), overtime, and weekends as needed; schedule varies depending on site operational needs, so flexibility is required
- Ability to stand for extended periods - 8+ hours
- Be able to be in repetitive operations:
- Stand - up to 6 hours per day
- Sit - up to 3 hours per day
- Push/pull - up to 75 lbs. (unassisted) 2+ hours per day
- Overhead reach - up to 1 hour per day
- Walk - up to 6 hours per day
- Lift/carry - up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) for 2+ hours per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs) - up to 1 hour per day
- Kneel/crouch - up to 1 hour per day
- Upper body twist - up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: 30 minutes or less per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500 ft), in confined spaces, and using an air purifying respirator
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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