Set Up Technician - PEX Department

About the role

Amerex, a global leader in fire suppression products, is hiring a full-time Set Up Technician in its PEX department in Trussville. The technician uses hand tools, power tools and fixtures to investigate and correct issues with the production lines, preparing them for each day and keeping them running efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Use hand tools, power tools and fixtures to investigate and correct issues with the lines in the PEX department.
• Prepare the lines before the production shift starts.
• Read faults and correct them quickly so the line runs efficiently.
• Communicate with colleagues when a problem is beyond their own ability.
• Walk at a brisk pace for most of the day and perform other duties as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following company work and safety rules, policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Fill in for other departments if needed, having been trained in other technician roles.

Required profile

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to assemble parts and assemblies precisely on a fast-paced production line.
• Fast thinking to recognise and fix problems quickly.
• Ability to read and decipher schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and follow blueprints, work instructions, EHS requirements, job procedures, Job Safety Analysis and related paperwork.