PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Production Technician

Comply and follow SQP's food safety and workplace safety policies

Comply with good manufacturing practices as required

Ensure that all safety guards are in place

Check product quality at each machine such as glue, knife cutting, print, and tray forming correctly

Strict adherence to established processes such as, head pulls, printer and roll changeovers, etc.

Ensure equipment is performing to standard expectations for speed and up-time to maximize efficiency

Check the most current production schedule per machine to ensure proper BOMs (including paper rolls already dropped behind each machine)

Coordinate priorities and prep for changeovers with other technicians, group leads, and shift supervisors

Troubleshoot and fix issues with the machines (including basic paper jams) then restart and monitor

Notify group lead and/or shift supervisor regarding any downtime which cannot be clearly diagnosed

Clean glue heads and assemblies as required for functionality

Assist with cleaning and maintaining of neat work area

Communicate with outgoing shift regarding any pertinent safety, quality, and production issues

Complete any paperwork assigned (head pull sheets, downtime tracking, etc.)

Training Junior technicians as production technician back up

Machine operator experience in a repetitive manufacturing environment is a plus

Mechanical aptitude: skills include, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines

Must be capable of climbing ladders and/or stairs

Ability to stand for an 8 – 12-hour shift

Ability to lift to 50 pounds throughout the day

Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive, and team-oriented environment

Perform basic visual quality inspection of finished goods

Must be capable of cleaning with chemicals using protective gear