Production Line Technician (Circle Pouch Lines)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Production Line Technician (Circle Pouch Lines)

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Production Line Technician to own the performance of our high-speed Circle Packaging vertical/horizontal pouch lines . In this role, you will be stationed directly on the production floor, focusing on maximizing line efficiency, performing rapid product changeovers, and troubleshooting automated machinery. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have specific expertise with pouch packaging machinery , we want you on our team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maximize Line Efficiency: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve real-time mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues directly on active pouch production lines.
• Execute Line Changeovers: Perform rapid mechanical changeovers, calibrations, and test setups between different product runs to minimize downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance: Complete routine PM tasks, component rebuilds, and equipment adjustments to ensure peak operational reliability.
• Documentation & Inventory: Complete and track digital work orders, accurately logging parts usage and maintenance notes.
• Continuous Improvement: Partner with supervisors and operators to identify performance bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Safety First: Conduct regular safety inspections, maintain a clean workspace, and strictly adhere to all OSHA and company safety protocols.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Pouch Line Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience specifically operating, maintaining, or setting up Circle Packaging Machinery pouch lines is strictly required.
• Manufacturing Experience: 3+ years of overall mechanical maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (Food/Bev, Pharma, or CPG preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in high-speed mechanical diagnostics, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, and basic welding/fabrication.
• Blueprints & Manuals: Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics and equipment manuals to source replacement parts and troubleshoot.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written English communication skills; basic computer literacy for work-order logging.

Physical Demands