Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $20.00/hour

Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts

3 days on, 2 days off, then 2 days on, 3 days off

• Alternating day and night shifts every two weeks

• Every other weekend off

• Average of only 14 working days per month

• Overtime opportunities available

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the safety, quality, and housekeeping programs as established within the plant.

• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.

• Complies with all plant rules, safety regulations and job hazard analysis (JHA) requirements.

• Performs cleanup duties at equipment areas, workstations, etc.

• Performs core job duties and operates machinery in various production areas

• Performs alternating production activities at various stages in the manufacturing process to ensure that product output is achieved in accordance with quality standards.

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process, inputs and outputs (i.e. KMIs in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and staffing).

• Analyzes and troubleshoots equipment and performance issues to ensure Operating Efficiencies (OE) and Job Efficiencies (JE) are achieved.

• Performs maintenance tasks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and increased uptime.

• Monitors the specific KPIs/KAIs required by the job; reacts to upset conditions and escalates when necessary.

• Maintains an uncompromising adherence to 5S standards; keeps the work area and equipment clean.

• Collaborates with team members and participates in team discussions to achieve the goals of the plant.

• Proactively makes suggestions/proposals to strive for continuous improvement of plant performance.

• Assists with the on-boarding of new employees.

• Trains other team members to perform job duties as needed.

• Demonstrates flexibility to perform various job roles within the manufacturing process as assigned.

• Provides relief to positions of prior qualification as required.

• Establishes goals, prioritizes and organizes actions, timelines and resources.

• Understands the needs of the customer and acts to address those needs.

• Acts decisively and shows a strong sense of urgency to ensure follow through of established goals.

• Proactively identifies and participates in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.