Production Technician

Description

The Paper Production Technician I is responsible for performing work duties of three identified skills/jobs as the skill is learned and certified:
Utility Technician, Winder Assistant Technician, and Inbound Technician. Additionally, the Paper Production Technician II will train, and develop a competency in a cross-over skill from Paper Production Technician II role. Proficiency of each skill is acquired through a combination of academic training and testing, and on the job training/demonstration of skill.

This position works a DuPont Schedule consisting of 12 hour rotating shifts - working nights, days, and weekends. Working 14 days out of a 28 day cycle.

• Successfully complete all required training/demonstration hours, successfully pass all required tests, successfully complete all safety requirements and OJT (on the job) training and SOP's (standard operating procedures).
• Complete and prepares customer orders with theJDEdwards(operation software)
• Create andsubmitwork orders (repairs) as needed to ensurenotification to responsible departments of necessary reports.
  
  Ensures work orders are completed in a manner thatprovidesall the details and information necessary to effectively review and prioritizesubmittedwork orders
• Housekeeping, HSG attendance/participation, support mill goals,maintaina safe work environment,identify opportunities for process improvement (act on them), andmaintaina professional working relationship with all team members.
• Assistin threading of the machine during paper break events. Helping to remove can wraps during breaks.
• Assistin fabric and rope changes on the paper machine.
• Train apprentices to learn machine duties to increase production, execute preventive maintenance on machines to prevent down time and to ensure a sustainable and well-trained workforce.

• Responsibleforassisting inthe operationofstock preparationequipment in a highly automated papermill.
  
  Responsible for monitoring andassistingin the operation ofall plant systems on a continuous basis.
  
  Operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures (SOP).Assistin bypass processing equipment using air,manual hand, andchain valvesas needed.
• Use LOTO (Lock out tag out)/line break to ensure zero energy and unplug stock prep cleaners and equipment.
• Loads and unloadssupplies with a forklift.
  
  Loads/off loadsparts, chemical totes, and materials using a forklift.
  
  Operate skid steer w/grapple bucket and move paper/materials as needed.
  
  Operate bale clamp truck/turn a fork truck to move and dump dumpsters.
  
  Operate Scissor lift when needed.
  
  Certified andoperatea
  40-ton hoist crane, clamshell hoist and deck crane hoists (screen,decker,and dry polymer).Prepares and rinsesused totes for return.
• Operatesahigh-pressure washer to unplug and clean equipment when needed.
• Communicatesprocess events to both supervisors and on-coming shift team members.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment, processes, and operational anomalies.
  
  Direct equipment issues to proper personnel (CRO) Control Room Operator/Team Leader/Maintenance Tech) to correct problems as they occur.

• Assistinmachine set-up based on specifications, trouble-shooting problems andcoming up with solutions.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair.
  
  Inspect machine/equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, and leaks.
• Read, follow, andcompleteour customer trim schedule.
  
  Assistinsettingup cutting slitters to cut rolls to customer specifications.
  
  Cut cores using an electric core saw tocorrectsized cores.
  
  Operate conveyor system, measure and label rolls, record data and ensure roll meets all visual quality specs(monitor web detection system).
• Fill and thread automatic banding system.
  
  Remove stub (butt) rolls to proper staging area.
• Cleans,maintains, and repairsequipment, using hand tools, or request that repair and maintenance work be performed.
• Assistinsettingup andoperatingproduction equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures (SOP).Change out slitterbladesand bands as needed.
• Performs
  
  LOTO (lock out tag out) of associated equipment.
• Responsible for communicating process events toDE Tech's,supervisors,and on-coming shift team members.
• Certified andoperatea 40-ton crane to move spools and paper roll.
  
  Operate skid steer w/grapple attachment to movepaper.

• Safely unload bales from trailers. Ensure safe bale moving, feeding, and stacking is performed. Ability to stack bales in warehouse using bale clamp truck.
  
  Safely run bales over wire cutter to ensure even and proper feed.
• Monitors quality ofincoming OCC materials.
  
  Quality checks/identifiesandsegregatesbales that are of questionable quality.
• Effectively communicates to carriers/drivers to ensure accuracy in information shared, and toprovidegood customer service.
• Cleanand inspectbaleclamp…