Packaging Machine Setup Technician

# Packaging Machine Setup Technician Hot Job Lexington, NC 27262## Overview Salary Range $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly## Description## Join a Company with Over 130 Years of Sweet Success Piedmont Candy Company, maker of the iconic Red Bird Soft Peppermint Puffs, is seeking a mechanically inclined
** Wrapper Technician I
** to support our packaging operations. This position plays a critical role in keeping production running efficiently by setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-speed candy wrapping equipment.

If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and taking ownership of equipment performance, this could be a great opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

---## What You'll DoAs a Wrapper Technician I, you'll serve as the primary technical support resource for assigned wrapping equipment during your shift.###

Key Responsibilities
* Set up wrapper machines for daily production runs
* Verify correct wrapping materials and product specifications
* Perform startup inspections and equipment readiness checks
* Monitor machine performance and make routine adjustments
* Troubleshoot basic mechanical and operational issues
* Minimize downtime through proactive equipment monitoring
* Assist with product changeovers and production startups
* Perform daily preventative maintenance activities
* Inspect and maintain belts, chains, guides, sensors, heaters, and other machine components
* Support operators with machine operation and troubleshooting
* Maintain a clean, organized, and GMP-compliant work area
* Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to maximize efficiency and product quality---## What We're Looking For###

Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or GED
* Strong mechanical aptitude
* Ability to use basic hand tools
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently
* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Reliable attendance and positive attitude###

Preferred Qualifications
* Manufacturing experience
* Packaging equipment experience
* Preventative maintenance experience
* Food manufacturing experience
* Experience operating automated equipment

Don't meet every qualification? If you're mechanically inclined and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

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Physical Requirements
* Stand and walk for extended periods
* Frequently bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs
* Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
* Work around moving machinery and production equipment
* Perform repetitive motions throughout the shift---## Why Join Piedmont Candy Company?### Benefits Include:
* Competitive Pay
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* 401(k) with 6% Company Match
* Paid Vacation
* 11 Paid Holidays
* Career Growth Opportunities
* Stable, Family-Oriented Culture---### Apply Today If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a team that produces a nationally recognized candy brand, we'd love to hear from you.
** Piedmont Candy Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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