Production Technician

Entry Level Production Technician

Work Environment:

Operator will be working in a manufacturing facility, which can be noisy with cold and high-temperature environments. Strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, earplugs and hard hats are mandatory.

Shifts are 9 days on and 5 days off. Must be willing to work either day or night shifts.

General Function:

Responsible for stacking shapes product and packaging units of produce

Provides support to Shapes Operator

Operating #2 punched soffit machine

Cross trains as Depiler Operator

Other utility duties as required

Essential Functions:

Relieves other positions on the shapes machine and on the depiler

Performs other duties as necessary such as maintenance and clean-up

Responsible for maintaining excellent housekeeping in area

Ability to work 8- or 12-hour shifts

Ability to work overtime, when required

Ability to work assigned work rotation

Flexibility to adjust schedule in support of Production changes

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to meet production levels

Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies

Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors

Must wear appropriate PPE at all times

Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance

Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions

Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions

Know where EHS documents are located

Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment

Must perform with safe work practices at all times

Must consult and problem-solve area with coworkers

Familiarity with computers

Mental and physical requirements (must be able to perform the following without limitation):

Physical dexterity: lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, etc.

Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10'

Walking throughout plant from location to location

Standing

Sitting

Reading for information

Equipment troubleshooting

Duties/Responsibilities:

75% - Stacking shapes product and packaging units of product

15% - Troubleshooting machine and production problems

5 % - Clean up of work area

5 % - Misc. including paperwork/projects and relief work

Problem-Solving:

Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly

Must be able to determine minute differences quickly

Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment

Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

Must possess well-developed observation skills

Must know how to work well on a team

Knowledge:

Minimum level of formal education and work experience which is required to carry out the responsibilities of this position. Include any special knowledge, certification or license which is required.