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Dairy Farmers of America
Vacation Relief
Career Insights for Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$59,557 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
General Purpose Perform proficiently in different aspect of multiple plant duties. Provide relief in jobs and learn duties of production, packaging, sanitation, and other roles as assigned. Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format Engage in problem solving to assist in improving production, safety, quality, and yields Ensure operational efficiencies by positioning work, setting up of jobs, adjusting and operating equipment for proper functions and manufacturing of product Perform quality monitoring of statistical information and report on variations to supervisor and lab Inspect and identify any issues and perform preventative maintenance when needed Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Other duties may be assigned as required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience needed, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to follow directions and carry out instructions Able to effectively work in a team environment Able to legibly write entries for record keeping Able to work in a fast-paced environment Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Other duties may be assigned as required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience needed, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to follow directions and carry out instructions Able to effectively work in a team environment Able to legibly write entries for record keeping Able to work in a fast-paced environment Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans