PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Production Technician

Comply and follow SQP's food safety and workplace safety policies
Comply with good manufacturing practices as required
Ensure that all safety guards are in place
Check product quality at each machine such as glue, knife cutting, print, and tray forming correctly
Strict adherence to established processes such as, head pulls, printer and roll changeovers, etc.
Ensure equipment is performing to standard expectations for speed and up-time to maximize efficiency
Check the most current production schedule per machine to ensure proper BOMs (including paper rolls already dropped behind each machine)
Coordinate priorities and prep for changeovers with other technicians, group leads, and shift supervisors
Troubleshoot and fix issues with the machines (including basic paper jams) then restart and monitor
Notify group lead and/or shift supervisor regarding any downtime which cannot be clearly diagnosed
Clean glue heads and assemblies as required for functionality
Assist with cleaning and maintaining of neat work area
Communicate with outgoing shift regarding any pertinent safety, quality, and production issues
Complete any paperwork assigned (head pull sheets, downtime tracking, etc.)
Training Junior technicians as production technician back up
Machine operator experience in a repetitive manufacturing environment is a plus
Mechanical aptitude: skills include, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Must be capable of climbing ladders and/or stairs
Ability to stand for an 8 – 12-hour shift
Ability to lift to 50 pounds throughout the day
Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive, and team-oriented environment
Perform basic visual quality inspection of finished goods
Must be capable of cleaning with chemicals using protective gear