Production Technician II

Production Technician II Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA - 3.2 Des Moines, IA Job Details From $20 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Computer literacy

Full Job Description Location:

Siegwerk USA Inc. | 3535 SW 56th Street | Des Moines, IA 50321 Apply now! Siegwerk is one of the world's leading suppliers of Printing Inks and sustainable packaging solutions. A career here will give you significant flexibility and suppor t in a company focused on making a positive impac t in the world. Siegwerk is poised to disrupt the global packaging industry; changing the way packaging is produced and consumed for the benefit of us all. At Siegwerk, you will have everything you need to help make that change. Join us, let's Do it. With Heart. Siegwerk in Des Moines is looking to add Production Technicians to our manufacturing team! Employees in these positions will be cross-trained in all areas of the manufacturing facility and will rotate as needed to support operations.

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10:00 pm - 6:00 am Starting rate is $20/hour plus applicable shift differentials. Our Production Technicians are crucial to the operation of our business as they are responsible for the creation of our inks. As a Production Technician you will be responsible for combining proper quantities of materials needed to produce inks and bases; filtering finished products into proper containers; operating production equipment; and ensuring accurate labeling and movement of product to the shipping area. Job Responsibilities Set up and operate equipment (pre-batch, milling, and dispensing) per procedures. Monitor equipment for proper operation, function and safety. Accurately weigh each item/component and combine as directed on the batch ticket; selects proper equipment for processing. Takes samples of ink to QC Lab. Adjusts batches of ink as needed for quality control. Properly filter and/or strain large/small batches of ink. Accurately weigh all containers and sets scale accordingly. Ensures proper containers are used and prepared for shipping. Pump large/small batches of ink into proper containers. Take measures to ensure accuracy. Choose appropriate labels and ensure correct labeling. Perform shipping and receiving duties as needed. Assist with maintenance when needed. Thoroughly clean all containers, still & work area including floors, walls and equipment. Complete product sheets, checking for accuracy. Communicate status of work to other shifts, as needed. Prioritize workflow on their assigned machine or equipment. As needed, serves as back up for other production technicians or other production staff. Perform minor maintenance functions on equipment following the preventative maintenance schedule. Participate in department meetings regarding a variety of topics, i.e., safety, process improvement, plant operations. Strictly adhere to all health, safety and environmental policies. Participate in completion of annual Physical Inventory. Stop ink shipments if quality is in question and reports to manager. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills

/ Abilities Ability to operate forklift and other powered industrial equipment as required. Ability to use computers comfortably in an automated facility. Ability to multi-task and abide by a set schedule. Ability to read and interpret documents in English. This includes safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved wreitten or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to lift up to 55 lbs on a repetitive basis. Qualifications Minimum of 6 months production experience is preferred. Are you interested? Should you have any further questions, please visit our careers website at Siegwerk.com.