Setup Technician – Packaging Powders

Overview

Position Overview

Responsible formaintainingall production equipment in good working order andupholdsall GMP quality standards, plantsafetyand equipment on all production lines. Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of all production equipment to support set‑ups, changeovers, adjustments, minor repairs, and routine operations in accordance with company SOP’s and manufacturer's specifications Setup Technicians are responsible for keeping machinery running to maintain continuous production flow with minimal down time while maintaining a safe work environment.

Assists more skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Must be willing to setup, run,adjustandmaintainequipment.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform all production equipment line set ups and change overs.
• Perform all necessary adjustments on production equipment.
• Evaluate condition of equipment and tooling during set-ups and report needed repairs.
• Complete appropriate paper/digital documents ina timelyand detailed manner.
• Practice and actively drive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) processes.
• Monitor and adjust machinery to a level whereby maximum accuracy and efficiency is achieved.
• Convert machinery to accommodate changes in various environments.
• Operate newly repaired/adjusted equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs/adjustments.
• Works alone or with other technicians and/or trades toaccomplishassigned tasks.
• Responsible for training and aiding other operators in the performance of line changeovers.
• Ensures proper cleanliness and assembly of all manufacturing equipment per the approved SOP.
• Responsible formaintaininga neat, clean, and safe working environment at all times.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs, i.e., wearing proper clothing, beard covers, gloves, etc.
• Identifies and reports any quality issues to supervisor or quality department.
• Understands and adheres to all company policies, procedures, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures when opening, repairing, and installing process or plant equipment. (LOTO, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Permits, etc.).
• Operates various typesof equipment (fork truck, electric pallet jacks, man lift, etc.).
• Responsible for serviceability and accountability of company tools/tooling.
• Responsible for maintaining 5S standards and cleaning the area in assigned areas.
• Complete assigned course work/training asdeterminedby department management.
• Maintaina positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Responsible toassistand/orcoachless experienced associates.
• Required to work on ladders, scaffolds, and equipment.
• All other tasks as assigned by department management.
• Follow Standard Work as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essentialelementsascontainedhereinbetween the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Education,Experience, and Licenses:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ yearsrelativework experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated mechanical ability with knowledge and understanding of equipment and machinery
• The employee is regularly required touse hands, speak, and hear.
• Required to wear special garments along with hair nets, beard covers to prevent
• cross contamination.
• Required to sit or stand forlong periods, bend, reachwith arms, and stoop at knees
• Work is sometimes performed in a moderately noisy business area.
• Able to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability…