Canner​/Packager

We are looking for a Canner/Packager for our Troy, MI facility. In this role you will setup and operate all equipment for the canning/ packaging process. You will be responsible for packaging material and finished products while meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and production targets. You will be working 12-hour shifts overnight (6p-6.30a) on a two-week rotating schedule.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Under direction of Finishing Team Lead and Supervisor, sets up packaging line, including installation of packaging equipment as well as placement of appropriately labeled and color-coded hoppers.
• Cleans packaging equipment between alloys to remove residual powder.
• Delivers packaged product to shipping.
• Meets or exceeds all safety, environmental, and health goals for department.
• Meets or exceeds quality goals for production orders.
• Meets or exceeds productivity targets.
• Contributes to continual improvement activities.
• Notifies lead or supervisor about any problems.
• Assisting in other departments (i.e. Screening, Remelt, Cladding, Blends, Tape and Paste)
• Performs other duties as required.

Your Profile:

• Basic math skills and organization ability.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, i.e. lifting, bending, standing.
• Ability to safely operate cranes and powered industrial vehicles.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work 6pm-6:30am shift.

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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