Production Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for operating and assisting in the paper mill processing facility, with additional responsibility for ensuring the safety and compliance of operations conducted at the plant, and the quality of material produced during their shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in the paper mill processing facility
• Safely and efficiently operate, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, disassemble, repair and reassemble machinery and equipment such as pumps, gear boxes and rolling stock
• Operate several types of industrial vehicles to include forklifts, skid steers, scissor lifts, boom sifts and a front-end loader
• Complete operator level equipment monitoring, cleaning and maintenance
• Cut and weld metal materials, i.e., stainless steel, cast iron, steel and aluminum
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals
• Perform basic computer functions including the writing of work orders and cross-referencing stock room information and work effectively with web-based computer programs
• Receive and apply instruction from management, supervisors and peers
• Works rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and overtime as required
• Demonstrate progress and increasing proficiency in job tasks using written instructions and on-the-job training

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or verifiable manufacturing equipment experience preferred
• Experience with integrated production process and/or large-scale equipment in an industrial, warehouse, assembly or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical/Electrical experience in an industrial environment
• Experience with SAP, Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management concepts, “web” processes (paper or fabrics), pulp and paper processes and/or steam systems preferred
• Capable of receiving and applying training to operate industrial vehicles to include forklifts, skid steers, scissors lifts, boom lifts and a front-end loader
• Must be 100% compliant with all safety, environmental and operational policies while working independently with little supervisory oversight
• Able to understand and apply safety, environmental, ethics, business and operational training
• Able to read, understand, and comply with Standard Operating Procedures, equipment manuals and operational checklists
• Able to quickly learn to operate, trouble-shoot, maintain, repair and improve large industrial equipment using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) computers and common equipment controls
• Able to learn basic statistical theories in order to monitor and control industrial processes, including variation, statistical control, process measurement and statistical significance
• Able to efficiently work with web-based computer programs and integrated production management and tracking software
• Able to prioritize job demands in order to minimize downtime and waste
• Paper mill maintenance and operations knowledge beneficial

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and/or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat, and confined spaces
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Exposure to noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat
• Position requires climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (with HSA)
• Group and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental and Orthodontic Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Sickness and Accident Pay
• Military Leave
• Paid Parental Leave