Equipment Setup Technician – 1st Shift

Description

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Equipment Setup Technicians – 1st Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This position is responsible for performing equipment setups, changeovers, adjustments, and line preparation activities to ensure production equipment is configured properly, operating safely, and ready to meet production requirements. The Equipment Setup Technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production efficiency, and maintaining food safety and quality standards.

• Perform equipment setups and changeovers according to production schedules and product specifications.
• Adjust, align, and configure processing and packaging equipment for different products, package sizes, and production requirements.
• Verify equipment readiness prior to production startup and support first-run inspections with Production and Quality Assurance teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve setup-related mechanical issues to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Ensure all setup activities comply with GMPs, HACCP requirements, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document setup parameters, adjustments, equipment issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment tear-down and reassembly during sanitation activities.
• Communicate line readiness, equipment concerns, and operational updates with Production, Maintenance, and QA teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve setup efficiency and equipment performance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and maintenance operations.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or mechanical training preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of equipment setup, changeover, maintenance, or mechanical experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, packaging, or a related industry.
• Experience performing equipment changeovers and machine adjustments required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with conveyors, packaging equipment, automated machinery, and PLC interfaces is an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, GMPs, and HACCP principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under production deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions and maintenance documentation.
• Reliable attendance and strong commitment to workplace safety.

Requirements

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of equipment components and tools weighing 70 lbs. or more without assistance.
• Extended periods of standing and walking on concrete production floors.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, reaching, stretching, and climbing to access machinery and equipment.
• Work surfaces may occasionally be wet or slippery due to water, marinades, and production-related materials.
• Exposure to refrigerated and climate-controlled production environments.
• Occasional exposure to heat from processing equipment, machinery, and ovens.