Production Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance and make adjustments to production equipment in support of plant operations. The roles and responsibilities listed are not meant to be all inclusive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Perform mandatory daily inspection on production equipment visually or using test gauges according to the check sheets.

· Set-up, operate, and maintain technical instruments related to areas of responsibility.

· Monitor equipment performance, make observations for improvements, determine and record results, and propose solutions for improvement.

· Check machines and ensure machinery is operating at acceptable levels according to requirements and make necessary adjustment to meet quality specification.

· Startup designated machines as to the engineer’s or supervisor’s direction.

· Perform tool changes according to production requirements.

· Perform equipment preventive maintenance procedures as required. Support troubleshooting and routine machine adjustments.

· Be able to run all production related equipment and tooling in the assigned area for full understanding and support as needed.

· Responsible for notifying the production supervisor or engineer immediately critical quality or production related problems occur.

· Responsible to work safely and comply all applicable safety policies and procedures.

· Support and participate in EHS objectives.

· Participate in 5S and other improvement initiatives.

· Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE:

• Minimum College level diploma in Mechanical/Electrical field or a 4-year degree in an Engineering field.

· Minimum 1 year working in a manufacturing environment preferred with experience in general plant equipment maintenance.

· Ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision.

· Must have strong work ethic and mechanical ability.

· Must be able to work overtime and some weekends.

· Must be able to use PC and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
n/a

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Plant work environment with fluctuations in temperature (hotter in the summer, cooler in the winter).
• Exposure to certain noise levels and bright lights.
• Required to wear company-issued personal protective equipment such as steel toe shoes, glasses, gloves, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Standing up to 8-12 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, reaching with arms forward/above the shoulders.
• Pushing / Pulling (carts)
• Ability to stay focused for extended periods of time.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to analyze information, identify problems.

TRAVEL:

N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person