PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Role and Responsibilities Comply and follow SQP's food safety and workplace safety policies Comply with good manufacturing practices as required Ensure that all safety guards are in place Check product quality at each machine such as glue, knife cutting, print, and tray forming correctly Strict adherence to established processes such as, head pulls, printer and roll changeovers, etc. Ensure equipment is performing to standard expectations for speed and up-time to maximize efficiency Check the most current production schedule per machine to ensure proper BOMs (including paper rolls already dropped behind each machine) Coordinate priorities and prep for changeovers with other technicians, group leads, and shift supervisors Troubleshoot and fix issues with the machines (including basic paper jams) then restart and monitor Notify group lead and/or shift supervisor regarding any downtime which cannot be clearly diagnosed Clean glue heads and assemblies as required for functionality Assist with cleaning and maintaining of neat work area Communicate with outgoing shift regarding any pertinent safety, quality, and production issues Complete any paperwork assigned (head pull sheets, downtime tracking, etc.) Training Junior technicians as production technician back up Qualifications Machine operator experience in a repetitive manufacturing environment is a plus Mechanical aptitude: skills include, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines Must be capable of climbing ladders and/or stairs Ability to stand for an 8 - 12-hour shift Ability to lift to 50 pounds throughout the day Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive, and team-oriented environment Perform basic visual quality inspection of finished goods Must be capable of cleaning with chemicals using protective gear