Documentation Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Creates and maintains the files and formats utilized for manufacturing work instructions with a focus on standardization.
• Tracks the status of manufacturing work instructions on the shop floor.
• Works directly with equipment operators to obtain pictures of equipment settings and product setup and product specific tooling.
• Adds pictures and relevant data to manufacturing work instructions.
• Maintains work instructions, and creates additional instructions for alternate equipment or processes.
• Updates work instructions to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with Engineering and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Uses various tools during documentation process including cameras, computers, micrometers, protractors, calipers, etc.
• Monitors use and evaluates effectiveness of work instructions by communicating with operators and adjusting documentation for effectiveness.
• Recommends changes to equipment or products based on setup data or work instruction data.
• Provides general training to all operators and other manufacturing employees on the use of manufacturing work instructions.
• Creates and maintains “known problems” data sheets and includes them in manufacturing work instructions.
• Elevates process and product design concerns to Engineering for review.
• Provides support to all departments in IFS by maintaining document control and creation of IFS process instructions.
• Accepts other manufacturing department assignments, generally working on lean initiative projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may involve providing technical leadership and/or training to assembly personnel.

Qualifications/Requirements

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

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least one year of related experience and background in electromechanical assembly.
• Experience with polyurethane, neoprene, and/or epoxy molding a plus.
• Experience in process improvement for reduction in waste, reduction in cost and / or improvement in control.
• Previous experience utilizing detailed manufacturing instructions, including drawings, work instructions, process sheets and shop orders.
• Experience in writing assembly and/or test procedures preferred.
• Successful background working in cross-departmental teams.
• Working knowledge of MSOffice Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Prior experience using a MRP or ERP system to review bills-of-materials and routings (IFS, Shop-Floor Workbench, etc)
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess U.S. citizenship or be a "U.S. Person". (A U.S. Person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident “Green Card holder” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(20) or who is a ”Protected Individual” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).)

Salary Range:

$34,300.00-$45,700.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​