Packaging Senior Lead - Blow Molder

Packaging Senior Lead - Blow Molder

Create equipment owners and experts that will be responsible for keeping the Blow molder machine running efficiently and dedicated to continuous improvement of their equipment.

Deep understanding of the product flow

Ability to understand and navigate the HMI at a high level

Can explain the bottle conveyor flow using the HMI or on the floor with the equipment

High technical and with mechanical aptitudes

Open schedule and willing to take calls and assist at all hours including night shift.

Driven to learn and improve operations and efficiencies

Someone who is willing to stay in packaging long-term

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work with other individuals and contribute to team success

An understanding or desire to learn Mechatronics

Ability to troubleshoot 90% + of technical issues, create new recipes, develop SOPs, training material, schedules training, PM guidelines, and PM schedule

The appropriate candidate should have experience running the equipment as an operator and show proficiency in the daily operations of all packaging equipment

The technician also requires a strong mechanical background and an excellent understanding of packaging.

LOTO and risk assessments

Identify and communicate material defects

Follow quality issues to completion

Own and update all equipment documentation and procedures (CL, CILs, recipes)

Write equipment specific PM procedures, track completions, update procedure and frequencies as necessary

Track the life cycle of equipment specific parts and track inventory and order parts as needed

Navigate and adjust HMI settings as needed

Communicate cross-functionally with operators, leadership, engineering, CI, vendors and Krones

Primary troubleshooting resource for equipment- participates in RCAs

Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment components

Prioritize, schedule, and communicate any projects and maintenance of equipment to leadership and effected departments

Leads rebuilds and maintenance initiatives

Create and modify product recipes as needed.

Supports equipment specific trials

Gather, analyze, and communicate equipment specific data

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.

Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.

Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.

Associates in electrical engineering preferred or A High School/vocational electrical diploma is required.

High School level verbal and written communication skills.

Basic computational skills required. Simple math and reasoning required.

Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.

Must possess or be able to use HMI (human machine interface) devices and understand process trending and SPC (statistical Process Control).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping:
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