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Machine Setup Technician (m/f/d)

Job Description

As a Machine Setter / Machine Setup Technician (m/f/d), you will set up, tool, and assemble our dies and tooling according to engineering designs so they are ready for pressing. You will ensure compliance with production scheduling deadlines, monitor target specifications, and oversee body/ceramic mass quality. Through sample evaluations and ongoing in-process inspections, you will document and adjust the process while actively minimizing scrap. Additionally, you are responsible for machine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs. You will always reliably implement occupational safety, cleanliness, and standard operating procedures.

At a Glance

  • As soon as possible
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Above-average salary
  • Further Training & Education
  • Easily Accessible via Public Transport

Your Profile

  1. A completed vocational training/apprenticeship in an industrial occupation
  2. An independent, reliable, and precise way of working
  3. Assertiveness combined with strong teamwork skills
  4. High level of responsibility and commitment
  5. Basic IT skills (for documentation and updating forms)

What We Offer

  1. Full-time employment: 38 hours per week with no shift work. Mon. – Thu.: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Fri.: 7:00 AM to 1:40 PM
  2. Competitive and performance-based compensation: Above-average remuneration
  3. Varied tasks: Opportunities across different departments with comprehensive on-the-job training by experienced colleagues
  4. Modern working environment: A well-equipped workplace and pleasant social/break areas

Your Responsibilities

  1. Timely setup, tooling, and teardown of dies/tools, including assembly according to engineering designs for press-ready handover.
  2. Reliable adherence to pressing schedules in accordance with current production planning.
  3. Daily sample evaluations and ongoing in-process inspections, including seamless documentation.
  4. Implementation of necessary corrections as well as continuous updating of press cards and inspection forms.
  5. Consistent monitoring and compliance with specified target values.
  6. Active scrap monitoring and early initiation of targeted improvement measures.
  7. Continuous inspection of the ceramic body/mass quality to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted supply of material.
  8. Thorough cleaning of machines and components (e.g., feeders, hoppers, hoses) during material changeovers.
  9. Regular maintenance and professional repair of production machinery.

Contact Person and Location

VOGT GmbH

Silke Fabinger
(Human Resources)

E-Mail:
Tel. +49(0)9151-9075-107

Ottensooser Str. 52
D-91239 Henfenfeld

About us

VOGT GmbH has been developing and producing technical ceramic components for more than 45 years. We are pleased to welcome you and invite you to learn more about our capabilities and commitment to quality on the following pages.

Contact

VOGT GmbH
Ottensooser Str. 52
D-91239 Henfenfeld

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