Production Technician

Entry Level Production TechnicianEntry Level Production Technician: $21.61 HourWork EnvironmentOperator 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 FunctionResponsible for stacking shapes product and packaging units of produceProvides support to Shapes OperatorOperating #2 punched soffit machineCross trains as Depiler OperatorOther utility duties as requiredEssential FunctionsRelieves other positions on the shapes machine and on the depilerPerforms other duties as necessary such as maintenance and clean-upResponsible for maintaining excellent housekeeping in areaAbility to work 8- or 12-hour shiftsAbility to work overtime, when requiredAbility to work assigned work rotationFlexibility to adjust schedule in support of Production changesAbility to work under pressureAbility to meet production levelsResponsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policiesResponsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisorsMust wear appropriate PPE at all timesParticipate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performancePerform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructionsUnderstand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructionsKnow where EHS documents are locatedMust have initiative and exhibit good judgmentMust perform with safe work practices at all timesMust consult and problem-solve area with coworkersFamiliarity with computersMental 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 locationStandingSittingReading for informationEquipment troubleshootingDuties/Responsibilities75% - Stacking shapes product and packaging units of product15% - Troubleshooting machine and production problems5 % - Clean up of work area5 % - Misc. including paperwork/projects and relief workProblem-SolvingMust be able to prioritize multiple tasks quicklyMust be able to determine minute differences quicklyMust be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environmentMust be able to effectively diagnose and solve problemsMust possess well-developed observation skillsMust know how to work well on a team