I. POSITION SUMMARY

Technical leaders concentrate on the technical aspects of the production process, verifying correct setup
and changeover, resolving production or equipment problems and reviewing quality of work.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list
and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

A. Communicates safety discrepancies or issues to the Supervisor or Area Manager.

B. Assists with product changeover and set up production equipment and verifies the functionality
of safety equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard
operating procedures.

C. Troubleshoots problems with equipment, devices, or products.

D. Monitors and adjusts production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

E. Inspects production for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

F. Monitors SPC charts and uses precision measuring instruments to perform quality checks.

G. Maintains inventory of job materials and ensures that operators have adequate raw materials
and supplies.

H. Confirms the correct entry of computer input of ticket information.

I. Provides production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.

J. Writes work orders and updates journal at end of shift.

K. Follows company policies and enforces safety regulations.

L. Follows work procedures to meet production schedules.

M. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of
product.

N. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety
in the department.

O. Trains operators as needed.

P. Measures and records data associated with operating equipment; provides advice or training to
employees in the assigned area; and selects cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.

Q. Operates production equipment, when needed.

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R. Assists engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or
procedures.

S. Communicates safety discrepancies or issues to the Team Coordinator or Area Manager

T. Inputs maintenance work orders through Maximo system

U. Reviews internal email and calendar system several times per shift

V. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader),
and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain), and Kaizen activities, as
needed

W. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of
waste and used materials

X. This job has no supervisory responsibilities and no direct reports.

III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

A. Customer Focus: Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts
accordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations;
consistently demonstrates extra effort to insure customer satisfaction.

B. Environmental Awareness and Compliance: Understands and follows established personal
safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health,
safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and
take corrective actions.

C. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills: Acquiring and applying functional
knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management);
acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of
specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.

D. Integrity and Accountability: Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts
responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual;
admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

E. Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and
culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the
impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.

F. Respect and Humility: Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's
feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team
success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.
G. Safety Orientation: Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces
activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations;
actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates
adherence to safety standards from members at all levels.

H. Teamwork: Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of
members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.

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IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Required Education and/or Experience

1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training

2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

3. 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent

4. CRC Bronze or above

B. Required Language Skills

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and emergency
procedure, and maintenance instructions.

2. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

C. Required Mathematical Skills

1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.

D. Required Reasoning Ability

1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists.

2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
 
E. Preferred Qualifications

1. Fork Lift License and Pallet Jack License

2. Knowledge of database software; inventory software; manufacturing software; spreadsheet
software; and word processing software

3. Certified Production Technician program completion

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
and will be determined on a case by case basis):

A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand; sit;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

B. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.

C. The employee may occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be
required to occasionally use a pallet jack to move 400-500 pounds.

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D. The employee may be required to successfully pass scheduled testing for vision, hearing,
respirator fitting and spirometry.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT
 
A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to wet or humid
conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic
chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration.

B. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; and occasionally loud.

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

A. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

B. The employee will work in multiple areas and will abide by any safety requirements; hearing,
head and eye protection are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.

C. Respirators, half mask cartridge respirators plus goggles, or full face cartridge respirators may be
required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.

VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

A. This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will.
This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment
relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not
designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee.