Tech Precision

Responsibilities

• Utilize basic hand tools to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble processing and packaging machinery so that parts may be sanitized in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices; reassemble sanitized equipment and follow microbiological and safety precautions to prevent product contamination and injury.
• Sanitize filler parts, tanks, hopper bins, hoses, pumps, quadros, and other processing/packaging machine parts and surfaces following written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Repair, replace, adjust, inspect, identify problems, and perform preventive maintenance on stem pumps, quadro, and pump equipment to ensure machinery is ready for operation.
• Perform Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) procedures for IBCs, processing equipment, and direct bulk feedlines; clean exterior surfaces of stationary bulk‑holding tanks.
• Assist Production and Processing Technicians with repair, replacement, adjustment, inspection, problem identification, and preventive maintenance of packaging and processing equipment.
• Review and sign logbooks to ensure proper documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions) as demonstrated by passing a math test, for completing paperwork and maintaining packaging‑maintenance records.
• Ability to interpret and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI), typically acquired through one year of related experience or shop training.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools for disassembling and reassembling processing machinery.
• Ability to follow proper safety procedures to ensure correct assembly of processing equipment and to prevent injury to self and others.
• Mechanical skills demonstrated by passing a mechanical test with a score of 35 % or greater on the best of three tasks.
• Physical ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, and lift 50 pounds independently for disassembly, reassembly, repair, replacement, adjustment, inspection, maintenance, and sanitation of equipment.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate and assemble small objects and pieces of machinery.
• Scissor‑lift and electric pallet‑truck certification required.
• Shift or schedule changes may be necessary due to changing business needs.