Production Technician - Day

Job Overview: 

Under the general supervision of the Line Leader or Production Supervisor; the Production Technician will be responsible for ensuring the equipment is operated safely and correctly by utilizing monitors and gauges on the equipment. He/she will ensure that equipment is operated within process specifications and that good quality product is produced at all times. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform regular assessments of manufacturing areas to ensure all activities performed in the area are in full compliance with GMPs, SOPs and established quality and safety standards. Ensure all observations are addressed in a timely manner. 
• Train employees to efficiently perform job functions as per SOP, assess and evaluate training verification 
• Participate and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives on production processes. Perform ongoing process evaluations including equipment time studies, run at rate studies, tool changeover studies etc. 
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machines & equipment controls as per manufacturer's manuals, oversee production, and inspect processes. 
• Provide immediate direction for potential product quality issues including first assessment of potential deviations and initial determination of product impact, containment, immediate corrective actions, and escalation. 
• Actively participate in the investigative phases related to manufacturing process, and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions. 
• When necessary, make machine adjustments to resolve line issues (i.e. lights, alarms, visual indicators) and support maintenance in minor troubleshooting for any deviations to the asset center lining 
• Perform SPC (Statistical Process Control) checks as per procedure 
• Participate in the change-over process, and set-up (assembly and disassembly), to meet and exceed established change-over time standards 

Qualifications: 

• Completion of college diploma in a related technical program 
• Minimum 1 years’ previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment 

Working Conditions: 

• Fast paced environment in an automated, high-speed manufacturing facility 
• Temperature controlled and clean working environment 
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs 
• Exposure to heavy machinery 
• Exposure to loud noises 
• Exposure to forklift and other machine traffic 
• Exposure to extreme heat 

What we offer: 

• Competitive Group Benefits including Health Care, Dental & Vision 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Safety Shoe Allowance 
• Employee Perk Discount Program