Job Description

• Why Work at Banner?

  For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Recognized for two years as a Star Tribune’s Top Workplace, Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

  Partnering with Production Manager to lead specific areas as needed.

  This position reports to the Production Manager

  According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

  • Non-Exempt

  What You’ll Be Doing

  • Assemble subassemblies and/or final product following instructions from matrix documentation and SOP’s: place, wire, solder, glue, connect and encapsulate PC boards and/or test units. Test, label, package and deliver to stockroom. Retrieve from the stockroom any consumables needed in the area.
  • Function as an active member of a production performance team.
  • Continuous motion of hands and frequent lifting of light to medium weight material. Most work is done in a sitting position.
  • Continuous mental and visual attention requiring constant alertness to place, align and solder parts, and assemble units.
  • Enter all inventory/scrap transactions. Fix inventory discrepancies.
  • Train employees on standard work.
  • Assist with training
  • Act as line of contact for all machine, fixture, and documentation issues.
  • Responsible for quality and defect and oversight in lead area- Conduct regular quality audits to ensure quality meets company standards
  • Responsible to meet shift production goals- Assist production manager in coaching employees to improve productivity while maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Communicate and work effectively with subassembly and product teams, other Group Leaders, Production Supervisors, Plant Managers and other personnel as needed.
  • Daily discussions with plant personnel regarding personnel moves to ensure proper coverage for absences.
  • Determine work assignments within lead area for optimal performance.
  • Partner with Production Manager to provide and deliver feedback on employee performance and performance reviews
  • Communicate with Production Analyst on all customer delivery requirements.
  • Responsible for implementation of lean and 5 S practices.

  What You Bring to the Table

  To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

  Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of safe machine operation practices.
  • Must be able to read and understand English
  • Knowledge of basic math/calculations.
  • Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.

  Preferred

  • Working knowledge of Oracle or Optel preferred

  What to Expect at Work

  • Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

  • Constantly bending neck to monitor machine operations, use scopes for precision work and perform inspections.
  • Frequently moves about the area to monitor the machine, set up reels, replace reels, etc.
  • Occasionally bends and stoops to retrieve some reel and perform some start up aspects.
  • Occasionally may crouch or squat to secure test fixtures in or remove from lift.
  • Constantly reaches at or below shoulder level to operate machine controls and hand tools, obtain parts and supplies, etc.
  • Occasionally stands stationary to load reels and panels, make adjustments, replace reels, etc.
  • Constantly lifting, holding and/or carrying various objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

  Working Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Works around equipment and mechanical moving parts in a manufacturing facility
  • Indoor and climate controlled

  This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities;

  it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.