Production Technician (UD)

About the role

The UD Technician is responsible for the set-up, operation, prevention, and troubleshooting of issues, and for the housekeeping of equipment as assigned. The operation of UD equipment is expected to be done in accordance with standard operating procedures and recipe work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery.
• Maintains required records of raw and intermediate materials and finished products.
• Takes and measures in-process samples and monitors product quality of intermediate and finished products.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions.
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Identifies problems related to equipment, work orders, log books, set-ups and other related activities and recommends ways to solve.
• Supports and drives productivity to meet plant and corporate initiatives, as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
• Performs in-process quality checks as required.
• Maintains records of the used raw materials and the produced products in the appropriate computer system.
• Enters data about components, intermediate and finished products is entered in the appropriate tracking system.
• Moves, maintains inventory and stores raw, intermediate, and finished products.
• Utilizes standard material handling equipment.
• Operates rider and/or walk for truck and overhead crane as per licensing and training requirements.
• Utilizes good judgement in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety and other related activities.
• Performs intermediate mechanical repair and/or preventative maintenance work when needed or as assigned.
• Performs in-process quality checks as required.
• Demonstrates a commitment to quality by ensuring all test and product information/documentation is accurate, completed in a timely manner and filed per area requirements.
• Maintains annual training requirements on hazardous waste specified by the site non-hazardous and hazardous waste procedures and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma (Required) with at least 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experiences/training. Working knowledge and/or routine use of and experiences with business processes and platforms such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Manufacturing operations systems, Equipment digital interfaces, Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements and practices, Continuous Improvement methodologies, Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of machine controls and instrumentation. Ability to follow appropriate SHE procedures, Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions. Taking responsibility and being accountable for personal behaviors and performance (self, equipment, and product). Analytical skills to be able to spot issues/deficiencies of varying complexity within the manufacturing process quickly and take appropriate and timely action to rectify. Mechanical competency and knowledge, including equipment assembly. Ability to make informed and data-driven decisions quickly, at times under pressure. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation via hand-written forms and electronic database systems. Effective communication skills to receive information related to site and area goals, expectations and other pertinent information and translate to action in daily activities. Ability to organize, schedule, and follow up on activities based on area expectations and needs. Ability to contribute to, support, and drive change management in the area. Capability to have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to effectively communicate with teammates and other area support groups. Basic computer skills. Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Qualifications

High school diploma (Required) with at least 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experiences/training. Working knowledge and/or routine use of and experiences with business processes and platforms such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Manufacturing operations systems, Equipment digital interfaces, Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements and practices, Continuous Improvement methodologies, Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of machine controls and instrumentation. Ability to follow appropriate SHE procedures, Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions. Taking responsibility and being accountable for personal behaviors and performance (self, equipment, and product). Analytical skills to be able to spot issues/deficiencies of varying complexity within the manufacturing process quickly and take appropriate and timely action to rectify. Mechanical competency and knowledge, including equipment assembly. Ability to make informed and data-driven decisions quickly, at times under pressure. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation via hand-written forms and electronic database systems. Effective communication skills to receive information related to site and area goals, expectations and other pertinent information and translate to action in daily activities. Ability to organize, schedule, and follow up on activities based on area expectations and needs. Ability to contribute to, support, and drive change management in the area. Capability to have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to effectively communicate with teammates and other area support groups. Basic computer skills. Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Skills

High school diploma (Required) with at least 3-5 years of experience working in manufacturing, production, or equivalent military technical experiences/training. Working knowledge and/or routine use of and experiences with business processes and platforms such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Manufacturing operations systems, Equipment digital interfaces, Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements and practices, Continuous Improvement methodologies, Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of machine controls and instrumentation. Ability to follow appropriate SHE procedures, Ability to follow standard operating procedures and applicable work instructions. Taking responsibility and being accountable for personal behaviors and performance (self, equipment, and product). Analytical skills to be able to spot issues/deficiencies of varying complexity within the manufacturing process quickly and take appropriate and timely action to rectify. Mechanical competency and knowledge, including equipment assembly. Ability to make informed and data-driven decisions quickly, at times under pressure. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation via hand-written forms and electronic database systems. Effective communication skills to receive information related to site and area goals, expectations and other pertinent information and translate to action in daily activities. Ability to organize, schedule, and follow up on activities based on area expectations and needs. Ability to contribute to, support, and drive change management in the area. Capability to have interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to effectively communicate with teammates and other area support groups. Basic computer skills. Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

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