Machine Technician II

About the role

As a fully competent Machine Technician II, the Machine Technician II will operate blow-mold, grinders, trimmer machines and conveyor systems. Role is responsible for troubleshooting process problems and performing minor maintenance to ensure continued operation of the production line. Machine Technician II is also responsible for following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices. In addition to Machine Operator responsibilities, the Machine Technician II role will include, but is not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of entry-level Machine Operator skills and is capable of teaching Level-1 Machine Operator skills.
• Demonstrate the adherence to quality control and blow mold process procedures.
• Demonstrate mechanical abilities to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures
• Demonstrates basic Machine Operator skills by maintaining critical processing outputs such as adjusting parisons, tail adjustments, regrind levels, weights controls and other operator required adjustments.
• Runs two lines consistently.
• Repair or replace pneumatic and hydraulic lines.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin and other mechanical changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
• Able to operate on multiple platforms, cross functional, can train entry-level Machine Operators, and can shadow Machine Operators (site-specific, if applicable based on plant equipment).
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Can efficiently change colors without excessive product loss.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Operator or Supervisor. Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

• Intermediate mathematical skills are required.
• Intermediate computer experience.
• Three plus years’ equivalent machine operator experience.

Education

Prefer High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Training

Completion of Altium Machine Technician Level II training.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.