Setup Technician – Packaging Powders

Responsible for maintaining all production equipment in good working order and upholding all GMP quality standards, plant safety, and equipment on all production lines. Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of all production equipment to support set-ups, changeovers, adjustments, minor repairs, and routine operations in accordance with company SOPs and manufacturer's specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform all production equipment line set-ups and changeovers.
• Perform all necessary adjustments on production equipment.
• Evaluate condition of equipment and tooling during set-ups and report needed repairs.
• Complete appropriate paper/digital documents in a timely and detailed manner.
• Practice and actively drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) processes.
• Monitor and adjust machinery to achieve maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Convert machinery to accommodate changes in various environments.
• Operate newly repaired/adjusted equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs/adjustments.
• Work alone or with other technicians and/or trades to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Train and aid other operators in the performance of line changeovers.
• Ensure proper cleanliness and assembly of all manufacturing equipment per the approved SOP.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe working environment at all times.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs, including wearing proper clothing, beard covers, gloves, etc.
• Identify and report any quality issues to supervisor or quality department.
• Understand and adhere to all company policies, procedures, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures when opening, repairing, and installing process or plant equipment (LOTO, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Permits, etc.).
• Operate various types of equipment (fork truck, electric pallet jacks, man lift, etc.).
• Ensure serviceability and accountability of company tools/tooling.
• Maintain 5S standards and clean assigned areas.
• Complete assigned course work/training as determined by department management.
• Maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Assist and/or coach less experienced associates.
• Work on ladders, scaffolds, and equipment.
• Follow Standard Work as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by department management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2+ years of relative work experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability with knowledge and understanding of equipment and machinery.
• Regularly required to use hands, speak, and hear.
• Required to wear special garments along with hair nets, beard covers to prevent cross-contamination.
• Required to sit or stand for long periods, bend, reach with arms, and stoop at knees.
• Work is sometimes performed in a moderately noisy business area.
• Able to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.