Operating Technician (Sun- Tues & alternating Wed. 4pm-4am

About the role

The Operating Technician is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment in a production environment. This role supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations by following standard work procedures, monitoring product quality, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and resolving equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate all assigned equipment, follows and oversees the standard work according to department SOP’s.
• Work with the manufacturing leaders to establish, implement, maintain, and enhance standard work in the area.
• Conduct training for operators on standard work and trouble‑shooting techniques and evaluate the effectiveness of training.
• Recommend changes to operating procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Contribute and participate in continuous improvement programs including LPMS, 5S, KATA, and Kaizen events.
• Troubleshoot machine/line stoppage, perform repairs, and facilitate the escalation process for additional technical support as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities during machine downtime and/or partner with operations, mechanics and engineers as appropriate to execute maintenance activities.
• Monitor production quality and take action according to the standard work / SOP.
• Complete appropriate documentation including batch records, log books, PM and DM as required, following good documentation practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; 5+ years of related experience OR completion of technical requirements and passing the appropriate assessment.

Qualifications

Preferred: Associate's or technical degree; applicable industry/professional certification.

Skills

Applies comprehensive working knowledge of the technical field/area of specialization; exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts, and proposes a course of action; performs comprehensive shop floor competencies; works under general supervision; may periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning and checking the work of peers; may require limited judgement in resolving problems; contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers; occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand and walk; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Moderate work – exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and reaching: occasionally reaching upward and downward, push/pull, stand. Activities: