Lining Technician

Pay Range- $23.89-$26.56 an hour

About the Position:

• Night Shift Position
• Schedule:
  
  2-2-3 (every other weekend off-Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Hours:
  
  12-hour shift- 5:45 am/pm- 6:00 am/pm
• EDUCATION:
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• If selected for the position, this must be verified during the background check process.

PERKS:

• Vacation starts accruing upon the hire date.
• Additional paid time off is pro-rated.
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid life and STD
• 401K (Eligible in 3 months upon hire) with an employer percentage match
• Many elective insurance options.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement

A. POSITION PURPOSE:

The position is responsible for set up, operation and maintenance of various lining machines to ensure the continual and efficient running of production. The Lining Technician will troubleshoot quality and product issues, perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance, take measurements and record integrity of products produced, and perform daily safety and quality checks. The Lining Technician also monitors box fill and label application and reports or addresses problems immediately.

B. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

C.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Resets vision systems at start of shift. Verifies that all material for each line matches the Production Schedule. Uses a variety of tools and techniques to take measurements on sample closures and record data into the computer system. Performs visual quality checks on closures throughout the shift. Performs ring liner vacuum checks, vision checks, and checks mold cycle times to ensure quality product.

Monitors control panels and listens to equipment operations to detect jams or malfunctions. Adjusts machine settings when necessary. Makes mechanical adjustments and repairs to equipment. Cleans compound filters. Empties vision barrels. Fills compound barrels. Collects scrap caps and prepares for Re-grind. Uses air tools and alcohol to clean lines. Reports daily performance/issues in log books and communicates with the oncoming technician any changes, problems, or issues with the line(s).

Cleans at least one punch and one cutter per day per line. Cleans, sweeps, and mops work area as needed. Follows all safety procedures and completes daily safety check list. Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and HACCP Pre-requisite Programs related to activities performed for this position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
Six months to two years related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Skills and Abilities

Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability required. Must be able to disassemble and reassemble precision tooling.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must regularly ascend and descend stairs/crossovers.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and handbooks. Ability to speak effectively with all team members and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- and two-step written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is seasonally…