What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine technician position at PMC Global, Inc?
ZENITH GLOBAL, LLC
TITLE : Machine Technician (Non-Exempt)
DEPARTMENT : Manufacturing
REPORTS TO : Team Leader and Production Manager
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
The Machine Technician 1 is responsible for operating a given number of plastic blow molding machines (including in-line equipment) and makes necessary adjustments or minor repairs to ensure production containers are made safe, efficient, and high-quality manner.
This position will work closely at time with the Process Tech or Maintenance Tech. The primary duties of a Machine
Technician include :
- Understands, follows, and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP, HACCP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
- Understands, follows, and enforces all established policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned
- Operates a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment producing a container in a safe and high-quality method.
- Performs and / or assists in mold, and inset changes on the line.
- Performs when needed with the Process Technician basic processing of blow molding machines to improve machine efficiency and reduce scrap.
- Performs tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position (i.e. General Operator) during slow periods and / or as needed.
- Makes frequent on-time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
- Assists other process technicians and maintenance technician personnel on mechanical repairs.
- Performs assigned preventative maintenance work.
- Maintains work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
- Communicate with the Production Manager and Team Leader to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the lines’ objectives.
- Will be the backup Team Leader (TL) if TL is not available.
- Performs minor troubleshooting and programming on the line. Notify the team leader production manager and process tech or maintenance tech of any major problems or questions.
- Assists in the training of new Operators.
- Maintains consistent manufacturing production, including visual inspection of finished goods
- Uses a grinding machine to process any scrap / waste product
- Maintains accurate machine operating records, including daily and weekly logs
- Practices Lock Out / Tag Out safety procedures
- Acts as a backup for Quality (product quality inspections and results logging)
- Helps with small mechanical issues on machinery
- Fills hopper / feeder bins with resin
- This position must be available for any mandatory overtime including weekends
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
- High school diploma or GED; basic Math aptitude; skills, mechanically inclined.
- Supervisory skills to lead team members when TL is not available.
- Must be able to safely handle required lifting weights up to 50 pounds.
- The position requires standing, frequent bending, and twisting movements for the duration of the shift.
A minimum of 2-3 years in manufacturing is required and 1-2 years of machine operating experience.
Operators are required to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position :
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Communicates effectively : conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
- Collaborates well with others : proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
About PMC Global, Inc :
PMC Global, Inc. is a privately-held management company and resource partner with corporate offices in three states and more than 20 subsidiaries in 10 U.
PMC and its subsidiaries employ more than 3,500 worldwide.
Last updated : 2024-10-11
Salary : $19
