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Amazon MFG Specialist Technician Lead, Amazon Manufacturing Services in Seattle, Washington
Description
The specialist subfamily includes but is not limited to Machining, Welding, Inspection and Additive Teams in a manufacturing environment.
Specialist associates may utilize highly specialized skills in a technical trade (including but not limited to machining, welding, detailed part inspection, or additive manufacturing). This may include:
Typical tasks like setting up and running fabrication jobs on manual or CNC[1] lathes, mills Or Additive manufacturing equipment. Including orientating and nesting 3D files fabrication.
Inspecting piece parts using CMM[2] or other precise inspection equipment are providing process improvement biased on results.
Running and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment like 3D polymer or metallic printers.
Developing and executing schedules for work-cell operations.
Working with both industry standard and exotic raw materials that require proficiency in material selection and characteristics in order to perform setup and fabrication job functions.
Skills in reading and providing feedback on engineering documentation such as drawings utilizing GD&T[3], electronic schematics, and interface control documents.
Functional Dimension
Degree of Ambiguity
Uses knowledge and skill to build, implement, and/or meet assigned goals.
Performs a variety of tactical tasks and may contribute to strategic initiatives.
Work reviewed periodically.
Needs some guidance and solutions may need refinement.
Problem, opportunity, and strategy are defined.
Scope and Influence
Process lead on process paths and specific workflows[1].
Trains and supports new hires and peers across teams.
Develop training plans for team and implements training programs for department.
Implements training programs within your department.
Communicates with stakeholders.
Execution
Work is tactical[2] focused on goals where the problem, opportunity, and strategy are already defined.
Collaborate with leaders to plan and execute daily activities and assign tasks within a work group.
Troubleshoot standard tasks with no documentation.
Drives continuous improvements and may create process improvements.
Role models’ best practices.
Identifies risks
Makes trade-offs: time vs. resources.
Safety
You are required to adhere to local, state, and Amazon health, safety, and environmental standards. You are operating in an elevated risk environment and strictly follow hazard safety protocols. You immediately escalate safety issues per local site guidelines.
Impact
Team performance metrics and operational goals.
[1] Workflow - a sequence of administrative, industrial, or technology or other set of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
[2] Tactical is when someone takes action(s) to achieve current goals. The employee can prioritize based on a limited time horizon. Actions may include executing a series of tasks, managing one or more projects, or making changes that solve an immediate need. The employee is capable of making short-term trade-offs (e.g., time vs. quality), but may not understand the long-term effects of their decisions.
Key job responsibilities
You are the first line of communication to leadership regarding workcenter, equipment or process performance, blockers, and team.
You communicate status with other cross-functional leads in upstream and downstream processes and share lessons learned for continuous organizational improvements.
You are involved in solving straightforward technical problems and help make decisions involving resource constraints.
You assist peers with setup and runs involving specialized manufacturing equipment to fabricate products.
You review and may perform first article fabrications of products from engineering drawings, models, or industry specifications.
You review team performance metrics (non-conformances generated, throughput, machine efficiency, first pass yield) to ensure conformance to operational goals.
You are knowledgeable in most industry materials applicable to your job functions and are a resource to your team when making machine and process decisions involving specialty materials.
You are expert in applicable machine specific software for position (CAD/CAM software, 3D printing software, precision inspection CMM software, etc) and help troubleshoot issues encountered by peers.
You may support development articles with more limited engineering definition.
You train peers on equipment and on technical and operational opportunities.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing and fabrication.
5+ years of relevant experience in CAD/CAM software, 3D printing software or precision inspection CMM software.
5+ years of relevant experience setting up and running fabrication jobs on manual or CNC lathes, mills Or Additive manufacturing equipment. Including orientating and nesting 3D files fabrication.
5+ years of relevant experience Inspecting piece parts using CMM or other precise inspection equipment are providing process improvement biased on results.
5+ years of relevant experience Running and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment like 3D polymer or metallic printers.
5+ years of relevant experience Developing and executing schedules for work-cell operations.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing and fabrication.
10+ years of relevant experience in CAD/CAM software, 3D printing software or precision inspection CMM software.
10+ years of relevant experience setting up and running fabrication jobs on manual or CNC lathes, mills Or Additive manufacturing equipment. Including orientating and nesting 3D files fabrication.
10+ years of relevant experience Inspecting piece parts using CMM or other precise inspection equipment are providing process improvement biased on results.
10+ years of relevant experience Running and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment like 3D polymer or metallic printers.
10+ years of relevant experience Developing and executing schedules for work-cell operations.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $70,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $126,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.