Production Technician/Machine Operator

* Pay increase after 1000hrs of employment!

* Climate Controlled Facility

* Benefits begin the 1st day of the month following 30th day of employment

Location: Leipsic, OH
Travel Required: N/A
Position Type: Full Time- Hourly

The Production Technician will be responsible for the startup, adjustment and operation of machines used in production lines to ensure proper and efficient operation with minimal disruption.

The ideal candidate will have would have previous machine operation/technical skills and knowledge of electrical systems. They will have experience working with hydraulics, and computers.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Start up production machines; periodically check to insure machine set points are accurate.

2. Operate various production machines (extrusion blow mold, extrusion machine, labeler, etc.)

3. Ensure proper operation of machines; clean filters, perform minor maintenance, and monitor while purging.

4. Insure proper sleeves, boxes, labels and materials are used for the line running (verify by part numbers).

5. Conduct quality inspections while line is running; check samples for compliance to specifications.

6. Respond to problems on the line making proper adjustments to machines.

7. Notify supervisor when repairs and maintenance are required.

8. Re-start machines after maintenance is completed.

9. Prepare paperwork/documentation on problems, cause and solutions.

10. Record production and/or quality data (manual/data collector). Close out production run.

11. Keep area clean and free of debris, enforce all safety and housekeeping policies and practices

12. Assist with training other Technician Operators on various aspects of the job

13. Ability to work in a fact paced manufacturing environment

14. Ability to read and understand basic and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

15. Ability to complete required production and scrap reporting.

16. Comply with safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping and other job requirements.

17. Ability to perform elementary addition and subtraction for production and scrap reporting as necessary.

18. Must be able to work overtime as required.

19. Perform other related duties and special projects.

Marginal Functions:

1. May make boxes, pack and/or test various products.

2. May attach labels to products.

Supervisory Functions:

None

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: A high school education or equivalent plus mechanical training/aptitude and technical training on packaging, plastics and printing equipment preferred.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years experience as a technician/machine operator.

Need to have mechanical aptitude demonstrated through previous working experience.

Electrical, Hydraulic, PLC and Computer skills are a plus

Skills and Abilities, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

1. Language: Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level.

2. Mathematical: Competent in practical application of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure; calculate fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, variables and formulas.

3. Reasoning: Ability to apply rational principles to solve practical problems and deal with several concrete variables in standardized situations and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

4. Computer skills at a basic to intermediate level, including use of CNC machines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time. Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, talk, hear, smell, climb, balance, stoop,

crouch, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to focus

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, well-guarded open flame operations.

The employee can be exposed to various non-hazardous fumes, solvents or airborne particles.

The employee occasionally works in cramped or high, precarious places.

Regularly works around and near operating forklifts in the aisle ways.

The noise level is the work environment is usually loud, e.g., 82dB or more in production area.

Eye protection, hearing protection, and other PPE is required and provided.

Some of the responsibilities of this position requires the employee to be working at elevated heights. (ie. Ladders, man lifts, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.81 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leipsic, OH 45856: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Machine Operator: 2 years (Required)
• Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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