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Machine Technician
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Operates and maintains manufacturing machinery on rotating shifts, producing high-quality products safely while troubleshooting production issues and generating reports. Works with plant staff to meet operational goals.
About this role
Job Summary
The Machine Technician is responsible for producing high-quality products through accuracy, timeliness and efficiency of all manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities. The Machine Technician will perform various, rotating duties relating to all manufacturing operations. He or she will support managers and all plant staff to meet operational goals and perform duties as assigned. Employees will contribute to a highly motivated and positive environment. The Machine Technician must be familiar with all areas of the process, along with any off-line equipment associated with the production line. It is the responsibility of all Technicians to operate in a safe manner, and monitor the quality of the product we produce
We are hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift openings!
2nd Shift is 3pm - 11pm
3rd Shift is 11pm - 7am
We are offering a total of $1,000 in new hire bonuses for these roles!
Essential Duties
- Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assure all activities are performed safely
- Produce high-quality products consistently
- Generate timely, consistent reports
- Communicate positively with co-workers and leaders
Qualifications Required
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or safety-sensitive role is required.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
- Demonstrated intermediate communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and reporting skills
- Independent problem-solving skills
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve production challenges
- Intermediate proficiency in Google Suite
- Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures
- Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret measurements
Qualifications Preferred
- Experience in a fast-paced, continuous process environment
Physical Demands
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Move/Traverse - Frequently
- Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
- Transport/Lifting - Frequently
- Transport/Carrying - Frequently
- Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
- Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
- Ascend/Descend - Frequently
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
- Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
- Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
- Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
- Reaching - Constantly
- Handling - Constantly
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Rarely
- Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Coordination - Frequently
- Climbing - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Frequently
- Extreme heat - Frequently
- Humid - Frequently
- Wet - Frequently
- Noise - Frequently
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Frequently
- Vibration - Frequently
Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0Travel Requirements: May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advance notice of travel expectations/events will be provided.
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