Precision Technician
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, performs routine and specific duties such as disassembling and reassembling packaging filling equipment for the purpose of sanitation and assists in the repair, replacement and/or adjustments of this equipment. Contributes to ensuring safe working practices are followed and contributes ideas to simplify and standardize the workplace.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Utilizes basic hand tools to disassemble, inspect and reassemble packaging machinery so that parts may be sanitized in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Reassembles sanitized equipment. Follows safety precautions to prevent product contamination and injury to self and others.
2. Sanitizes kettles, components hopper and other packaging machine parts and surfaces following written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
3. Responsible for the repair, replacement, adjustment, inspection, problem identification, and preventive maintenance of the Graco drum pump equipment to ensure that machinery is ready for operation.
4. Assists Production Line Technicians in the repair, replacement, adjustment, inspection, problem identification, and preventive maintenance of packaging equipment to ensure that machinery is ready for operation.
5. Reviews and sign logbooks to ensure proper documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Job requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations as demonstrated by successfully passing a math test, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions, in order to complete paperwork and maintain records pertaining to packaging maintenance.
3. Ability to interpret and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) typically acquired through one year related experience or shop training.
4. Ability to use basic hand tools to disassemble and reassemble packaging machinery.
5. Ability to follow proper safety procedures to ensure correct assembly of packaging equipment and to prevent injury to self and others.
6. Must have mechanical skills demonstrated by passing a mechanical test with a score of 35% or greater on the best of three tasks in order to assist in the repair, replacement, adjustment, and inspection of packaging equipment.
7. Must be able to stoop, crouch, kneel, and lift 50+ pounds in order to disassemble, reassemble, repair, replace, adjust, inspect, and maintain packaging machinery and to sanitize fillers, , and other machine parts.
8. Must have the manual dexterity to manipulate and assemble small objects and pieces of machinery.
9. Shift or schedule change may be necessary due to changing business needs.