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Manufacturing Equipment Setup Technician

Penmac Staffing
Baxter, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2025
Penmac Staffing has teamed up with a local manufacturer in the Baxter area in search of a full time Manufacturing Equipment Setup Technician! Pay ranges between $23-$25/hour!

Essential Functions:
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Responsible for setting up Consumer Products thermoformers and related production equipment to meet production schedule requirements.

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Performs minor troubleshooting on all work cell equipment and processes and conducts minor repair of machines as needed.

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Observes and inspects equipment and tooling during the tool prep, tool removal, and tool installation for damage and/or problems. Communicates potential problems to the appropriate personnel by creating tooling work orders and/or COGZ requests.

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Performs necessary repairs to tooling and works with Tooling department for major tool repairs.

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Set up thermoforming equipment to established recipes, and work with work cell operators to produce qualified First Parts.

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Completes pre- and post-production tooling inspection forms in an accurate and timely manner.

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Maintains clean equipment, a clean shop, and a safe work area to ensure compliance with AIB, ISO, and in accordance with Lean practices and principles.

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Maintains standard setup and changeover rates.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:
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Able to work with, develop and support strong teams.

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Possesses a strong mechanical aptitude.

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Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.

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Ability to successfully troubleshoot production and equipment issues.

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Willing and able to share technical knowledge and skills with others.

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Able to effectively manage time in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

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Ability to recognize product defects.

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Able to read and comprehend work instructions, bills of manufacturing (BOMs), production schedule, and other production information.

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Understands and supports Lean principles and participates in LINDAR Safety and Lean initiatives, such as Tool Box meetings, 5-S, QEKs, etc.

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Able to perform basic math functions.

Desired Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent

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Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a manufacturing environment

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Exposure to or experience with high-speed automated equipment and processes

Physical Demands:
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lift 50 pounds occasionally

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perform repetitive tasks

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walk, bend, twist, kneel, and reach frequently

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stand for long periods of time

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climb ladders and steps

***Please apply online at penmac.com, or submit your résumé to brainerd@penmac.com.
Call us with your questions at (218)-824-9675, or stop in and see us at 607 Washington Street in downtown Brainerd, across from the historic landmark water tower!

Penmac Staffing - "We Place People First".

Salary : $23 - $25

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