Shift Technician I - M-Th 2:30p-1a (Food Services)
Shift Technician
Tech is a family owned company that has been in business for over 80 years. Our owners are investing heavily including increasing levels of automation. We are looking for people who can help us get to the next level. The successful candidate for this role will be comfortable with changing priorities, work that varies day-to-day, and frequent communication with supervisors.
Purpose:
This position will provide hands-on support to operations, engineering and maintenance in a light manufacturing environment. Will report to the Plant Engineer and will work closely with Production Supervisors and Operators to minimize downtime and safely deliver quality products at established machine rates.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Work injury free while ensuring the safety of others and that all equipment safety systems are operating as designed
Work closely with and train Operators to change tooling, set up machines and complete basic PM's
Troubleshoot machine problems independently and with Operators, Engineers and Vendors
Maximize machine uptime and efficiencies
Ability to determine and communicate priorities
Partner with Operators, Supervisors, Engineers and vendors to find and fix the root cause of safety, equipment reliability and quality issues
Participate in equipment design, specification and installation
Help develop standard work, teach Operators and certify them on machine operation
Complete PM's as scheduled and record time and materials electronically
Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to make sure critical spare parts are on hand and replaced when used
Drive a forklift as needed
Comfortable with mechanical, electrical work up to 240 volts and the daily use of computers/PLC's
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in technical discipline preferred
- Certification in technical program and minimum one year relevant experience required
- Lean Six-Sigma experience preferred\
- Self-motivated to pick up new concepts with a passion for learning
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- General understanding of mechanical pneumatic, hydraulic, robotics, electrical and servo control systems
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
[This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. It is, instead, a description of the essential elements of the position that are needed for recruitment, placement, orientation, training, competency and performance management, classification, compensation determination, and other Human Resource actions.]
