OPERATOR TECHNICIAN

Description:
Operates and sanitizes production and packaging equipment. Light mechanical and electrical maintenance/repair to motors, gears, conveyor systems, AC & DC drives, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.

Position Purpose:
Primary duties are as follows, responsible for the overall operation and light maintenance of production machinery, pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal, and electrical equipment in the plant and attached equipment, including building maintenance.  Assisting in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, process excellence, Six Sigma, and Lean Sigma projects and programs.  Assisting where needed, other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.  Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.
  • Must be able to operate plant fork lifts, stretch wrappers, lifts, sanitation equipment, and dock doors as well as perform light preventative and corrective maintenance on said equipment.
  • Knowledge of 3 phase AC, 24 VDC and PLC controls.
  • Performance operational, start-up, and shutdown checks on plant equipment.
  • Perform modifications, component replacement, troubleshooting, calibration adjustments on production equipment
  • Perform projects as assigned, including planning, purchase of materials, modificationsand/or major overhauls of equipment.
  • Fill in for other operator technicians as needed, including learning numerous operations and maintenance tasks plant wide.
  • Must be able to bend over, squat, twist and stoop during the performance of work duties.
  • Pricing research with vendors and/or suppliers
  • Basic plumbing skills.
  • Must be able to maintain storeroom and follow procedures for storeroom control
  • Operator production and packaging equipment to at least rated speeds.
  • Insure all equipment is safe to operate including proper guards, eliminate pinch points, sharp edges.
  • Maintain process control points (PCPs) such as work orders, downtime sheets, parts usage and miscellaneous logs, record data accordingly.
  • Working with MP2 & Microsoft Office Suite.

Non-Essential Duties                                               

  • Keep area clean and debris out of work area
  • Team meetings and certifications


Education                                           
High school education as well as technical school training. Experience may subsitute for formal education.

Experience                                        
2 years of the following: Mechanical, Operations (military ratings of MM, EM, and avionics related fields substitute for technical certification if rank is E-6 or above upon completion of military service)

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential and non-essential tasks related to the job. Successful team members must follow and maintain PCP’s and Safety Procedures.  Must maintain a reasonable attendance level.  Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.  Must be familiar with NEC, OSHA, EPA and other regulatory guidelines.  Must have Lock Out/Tag Out training.

Skills                                             

  • Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
  • Must have excellent communication skills. 
  • Must have good interpersonal skills with ability to perform job assignments with little or no supervision in a team environment.
  • Must possess analytical and mathematical skills
  • Must be goal oriented and adaptable (i.e., willing to work varied schedules, long hours, and overtime as necessary due to customer requirements).
  • Must possess computer skills and be able to utilize MP2 (or other CMMS), Excel, Word,  PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Must be able to attend required training schools and classes, which may include traveling.
  • Willing to perform duties assigned, be able to manage multiple priorities and have attention to detail.
  • Must have mechanical/electrical and equipment operations knowledge
  • Must understand continuous improvement philosophy and apply it
  • Must understand the concept of 5S and apply it organizationally
  • Must understand financial accountability, budget adherence and apply it
  • Must understand the concept of an attitude of excellence and apply it
  • Must possess deductive logic, (i.e., read, comprehend and follow complex troubleshooting instructions and identify parts from equipment maintenance manuals).
  • Must understand forklift and stretch wrapper maintenance, operations, and repair (including preventative maintenance)
  • Must possess leadership skills
  • Must be able to interact with leadership and production to resolve issues and improve processes.

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to HR@Nutra-Flo.com