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Trane Technologies Lean OpEx Technician in Newberry, South Carolina
At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Job Summary:
Responsible for helping drive continuous improvement plant-wide by assisting, training, and fabricating in the rapid prototyping of improvement ideas and developing them into cost-effective solutions and implementing in the production environment.
Responsibilities:
Fabricate tables, workstations, carts, tool stands, fixtures, ergonomic assists, safety devices, and other tools that will help improve quality, productivity, and safety.
Order necessary supplies, equipment, and tools needed to sustain Moonshine Shop upkeep.
Work with operators on improvement ideas for production process and tool creation required for safety, takt, and/or ergonomic attainment.
Modify and maintain any existing equipment or tools created.
Support RIE/Kaizen events with ideas and tangible OPEX application.
Provide periodic training and feedback for proper assembly or lean tools for various production departments.
Assist with preventive maintenance, inspections on building equipment, and testing area components.
Key Competencies:
Proficient in a wide range of fabrication and maintenance tools - saws, welders, shears, brakes, lathe, and milling machines, etc.
Ability to be creative, be a problem solver, and think critically.
Mathematical aptitude such as measuring.
Able to promote Lean tools and influence change.
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years in a Production Environment.
Minimum 3 years as a welder, fabricator, or machinist.
Minimum 3 years of Moonshine shop, fabrication, and design experience.
Understand and able to communicate Lean Manufacturing practices, ie 5S, Kanban, Takt, Kaizen, and Gemba. a
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.