At
Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible.Our brands – including
Trane® and
Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Under the direction of the Op Ex Team, this position is responsible for helping drive continuous improvement plant-wide by assisting in the rapid prototyping of improvement ideas and developing them into cost-effective solutions. As a Moonshine Technician, you will be expected to not only be innovative, but to collaborate with other disciplines to develop and implement improvements. This role will primarily drive improvements through tactical support of Kaizen, RIEs, and other lean transformation activities.
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate tables, work stations, carts, tool stands, poke yoke devices, fixtures, ergonomic assists, safety devices, and any other devices that will help improve quality, productivity, and safety.
- Modify existing equipment to improve its usefulness in a process.
- Will often be working with operators trying to turn improvement ideas into workable, safe solutions
- Repurposing old or scrapped equipment to be reused safely
- Support Kaizen events comprised of multi-functional team members
- Assist operations in problem solving issues affecting takt attainment
- Improvement solutions must meet OSHA safety regulations & ergonomic standards
- Maintain shop cleanliness and safety
- Basic maintenance of shop equipment
Knowledge/Qualification:
- Mechanical – Thorough knowledge of machines and tools used for fabrication, welding, and general mechanical repair.
- Structural – Working knowledge of how to safely design, build, and verify basic mechanical structures and shapes constructed from various materials (wood, steel, aluminum,…)
- Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic – Working knowledge and experience with any or all of these areas.
- Production and Processing – Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, costs, and other elements associated with an effective manufacturing system.
- Safety/Ergo – Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety rules & ergonomic guidelines
Skills/Abilities:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fabricator, welder (do NOT have to be ASME certified), machinist, mechanic, maintenance tech, integrator, programmer, or other related position
- Proficient with the use and maintenance of basic fabrication equipment including, but not limited to: welders, shears, brakes, torches, band saws, chop/cold saws, table saw, Ohm meter, PLC’s, etc.
Base Pay Range (for Colorado Residents): $21.08 - $24.12
Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).
*Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.