Equipment Specialist; Nights

Job Description

Summary:

The Equipment Specialist (ES) reports directly to the AFA Department B-Shift Supervisor and is responsible for performing routine set up, daily maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment via manual or semi-automated means.

• The ES controls and adjusts machine setting, inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and removes defective product, packaging, and component material.

• The ES assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions.

• They are also responsible to identify and escalate any issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

Shift: 12 hour rotating shift (6PM-6AM) Scheduled to work 7-days in a 14-day period (2 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off - every other weekend is scheduled off).

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• Operates multiple processes on or around high speed automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Participates in equipment changeovers or set‑ups.
• Monitors assigned processes to ensure high quality production.
• Drives to meet or exceed all expected line/zone performance through supporting an open line of communication to ensure all problems/changes are communicated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Removes defective product from the automated or semi-automated processes.
• Maintains accurate records and documents as required.
• Continuously improves through the Kaizen Action Sheet (KAS) program.
• Produces high quality products manufactured per task documents.
• Complies with all local, state, federal, and BD safety & quality regulations, policies, procedures including RCRA Hazardous Waste regulations, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Safety
  - Thinks Safe, Acts Safe! Reports any accident or potential accident immediately.
• Quality
  - Determines the cause of quality problems and takes appropriate action per our quality procedures.
• Continuous Improvement/Delivery
  - Actively participates in Continuous Improvement teams and activities, including lean manufacturing, 5S, blitzes, Shift Start‑up, updating PVD boards, etc. Meets or exceeds department KAS completion goals.
• 5S
  - Maintains equipment and an organized clean area by performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down equipment.

• Must be able to read & write in written English and communicate in verbal English.
• Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department.
• Punctual and accountable for attendance in accordance with company policies to ensure production.
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi‑routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification.
• Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process‑related documentation.
• Ability to analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic.
• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment.

• This position is in a clean room or laboratory manufacturing environment and the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• They are required to stand and/or occasionally sit for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, climbing, balancing, crouching, pushing/pulling, repetitive grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent…