**Sr. Fabrication Specialist (1965)**

+ Title:Sr. Fabrication Specialist

+ Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

+ Location:Mesa, AZ

Group Company:

+ Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Continue to promote KAITEKI values creating and maintaining a safe and positive work environment. The Fabrication Sr Specialist supports daily operations of production and manufacturing facilities for given department(s) and assigned staff. Conduct and train employees on complex plastic fabrication operations that includes hot air welding, gluing, bonding, bending, thermoforming and assembly. Working closely with the CNC & Fabrication Supervisor to provide leadership and manage work while monitoring manufacturing equipment and procedures. The Fabrication Sr Specialist will provide effective training to all new and existing employees and ensure safety and quality standards and procedures are maintained.

Principal Accountabilities

**Staff**

+ _Actively participate in the interviewing process to ensure appropriate talent is staffed to the department._

+ _Provide, arrange, and assist in training for all staff._

+ _Delegate daily production assignments._

+ _Ensure that all production staff are following good manufacturing processes by following the standard operating procedures and safety practices._

+ _Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees through mentoring and setting examples on the production floor._

+ _Monitor and give effective feedback to staff on their performance throughout the year and during a formal annual review process._

+ _Monitor employee hours and make sure they are accurately entered for payroll processing._

+ _Reviewing the ERP system to make sure time is being reported correctly for jobs being worked._

+ _Work with employees through issues that may arise while following company policies and escalate the situations to management, as needed._

**_Production_**

+ _Act as a point of contact on the production floor to all other departments._

+ _Work with CNC & Fabrication Supervisor to manage and prioritize staffing assignments._

+ _Report all quality, production and equipment issues to the CNC & Fabrication Supervisor._

+ _Communicate with Manufacturing Engineering for programming issues and estimating if necessary_

+ _Help to ensure production targets are achieved, including monitoring staffing, waste and productivity._

+ _Be accountable for the general operation and efficiencies of production operations._

+ _Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment and partner with maintenance for equipment troubleshooting and repair._

+ _Monitor product quality (including sampling and record-keeping-ERP system) to ensure products meet required specifications._

+ _Be responsible for efficient, high-quality operation of assigned area._

+ _Conduct spot investigations, audits and regular inspections to ensure all work is performed safely._

+ _Other duties as assigned._

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

+ High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

+ 10 + years of fabrication experience.

+ 1-5 years of experience in a leadership role.

+ Blueprint reading and comprehension of GD & T principles.

+ Manual inspection gages and editing and writing of programs.

+ Must have basic math skills.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

+ **The salary range for this position is starting at $73,074. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.**

+ **Competitive Benefits**

+ **Benefits begin on DAY 1!**

+ **Employee Assistance Programs**

+ **Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees**

**Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.**

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.