Production Technician

Location: Siegwerk USA Inc. | 3535 SW 56th Street | Des Moines, IA 50321

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Siegwerk is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Printing Inks and sustainable packaging solutions. A career here will give you significant flexibility and support in a company focused on making a positive impact in the world. Siegwerk is poised to disrupt the global packaging industry; changing the way packaging is produced and consumed for the benefit of us all. At Siegwerk, you will have everything you need to help make that change.

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Siegwerk in Des Moines, IA is looking to add Production Technicians to our manufacturing team! Our production staff works 12 hour Overnight shifts, 3 shifts in one week, possibly 4 shifts on the opposite week, meaning you will enjoy 3 and 4 days off on alternating weeks.

Multiple Shifts Available:

• Day (6am-4pm) Saturday through Tuesday with every other Sunday
• Overnight (6pm-6am) Monday through Wednesday with every other Sunday
• Overnight (6pm-6am) Thursday through Saturday with every other Sunday
• Overnight (10pm-6am) Saturday through Wednesday with every other Sunday

Base rate is $20/hour plus applicable shift differentials. $5 on weekend nights. Don't forget the 8 hours of overtime that comes with each pay period and 3X pay on holidays!

Our Production Technicians are crucial to the operation of our business as they are responsible for the creation of our inks. As a Production Technician you will be responsible for combining proper quantities of materials needed to produce inks and bases; filtering finished products into proper containers; operating production equipment; and ensuring accurate labeling and movement of product to the shipping area.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment (pre-batch, milling, and dispensing) per procedures. Monitor equipment for proper operation, function and safety.
• Accurately weigh each item/component and combine as directed on the batch ticket; selects proper equipment for processing.
• Takes samples of ink to QC Lab. Adjusts batches of ink as needed for quality control.
• Properly filter and/or strain large/small batches of ink.
• Accurately weigh all containers and sets scale accordingly. Ensures proper containers are used and prepared for shipping.
• Pump large/small batches of ink into proper containers. Take measures to ensure accuracy.
• Choose appropriate labels and ensure correct labeling.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties as needed.
• Assist with maintenance when needed.
• Thoroughly clean all containers, still & work area including floors, walls and equipment.
• Complete product sheets, checking for accuracy.
• Communicate status of work to other shifts, as needed.
• Prioritize workflow on their assigned machine or equipment.
• As needed, serves as back up for other production technicians or other production staff.
• Perform minor maintenance functions on equipment following the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Participate in department meetings regarding a variety of topics, i.e., safety, process improvement, plant operations.
• Strictly adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies.
• Participate in completion of annual Physical Inventory.
• Stop ink shipments if quality is in question and reports to manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to operate forklift and other powered industrial equipment as required.
• Ability to use computers comfortably in an automated facility.
• Ability to multi-task and abide by a set schedule.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English. This includes safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs on a repetitive basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months production experience is preferred

Are you interested?

Should you have any further questions, please visit our careers website at Siegwerk.com.