Production Technician (6:50am -7:00pm) at INDEVCO North America

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Set-up, Machine Operation, Troubleshooting, Waste Elimination, Quality Standards, Safety Standards, Preventative Maintenance, Teamwork, Process Improvement, 5S Activities, Blueprint Reading, Schematic Reading, Computer Understanding, Communication, Inspection

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Description INDEVCO Plastics is a member of INDEVCO North America, part of the multinational INDEVCO Group, with over 80 business units worldwide, including 40 manufacturing plants. We are a member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. As a flexible packaging manufacturer, INDEVCO Plastics designs and manufactures sustainable plastic films and bags that promote a circular economy. Our end markets range from beverage, processed food, and pet food, to building and construction, industrial salt and minerals, lawn, and garden. We work closely with packaging converters and packaging machinery manufacturers. At INDEVCO Plastics, our philosophy is “What is good for the community is good for the company.” The four pillars that guide our work are performance, innovation, service, and care for the world around us. Our dynamic manufacturing team in Orangeburg, S.C. is seeking a motivated individual to join our team in the role of Production Technician. Performs machine set-up for orders, safely operates machine to production target, waste, and quality standards, and trouble shoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard. Involved in keeping plant and co-workers performing in a safe and efficient manner that exceeds customer’s expectation. Requirements Duties include but are not limited to: · Work, act, think, and converse in terms of improving quality and eliminating waste in his/her process. · Stop any operation that is not producing product to customer expectations or its in violation of approved quality and safety standards. · Set-up machine to specification out lined on the order copy. · Set-up machine to standard set-up time and procedure. · Operates machine to standard production target and waste targets. · Assist maintenance in machine repairs and preventative maintenance. · Must be able to work efficiently and seamlessly with other divisions within Indevco Group to drive improvements. · Continuously improve the process as an individual and as team member. · Trouble shoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard. · Responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operation of the machine is consistence with the policies and procedures which make up of Quality System. Specific duties: · Responsible for creating an environment of teamwork focused on producing quality products. · Performs inspections per Quality Procedure. · Cleans machine and area according to schedule. · Ensures machine Preventive Management is performed according to the schedule. · Set the example of safe operation by following established safety guidelines and holds self and other accountable. · Initiates and supports improvement initiatives. · Other duties as instructed by Supervisor, General Manager and/or Production. · Maintain open communication with employees and ensure their improvement ideas of operation concerns are reviewed and addressed in a timely manner. · Maintain open communication with employees and ensure their improvement ideas of operation concerns are reviewed and addressed in a timely manner. · Use shop tools, hand tools, equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics for trouble shooting and diagnosing equipment failures. · Implementation of 5S activities and follow all procedures. · Adhere to Personnel Processing Practices in IPO’s Food Safety Plan as determined by the Food Safety Management System. Standards of Performance: · Makes “run / don’t run” call with input from General Manager, Supervisor and Quality / Technical. Ability to communicate and work well with others. · Ensures everyone has the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Basic understanding of computers. Knowledge: · Meets production targets (% performance to production plan). · Meets Quality targets (number of complaints). · Meets Safety targets and perform audits on required timelines. · Meets all Environmental compliance (Air Permits, Waste, Storm Water, etc.) · Other duties as instructed by Plant Manager, Supervisor and/or Production Manager. · Basic understanding of all machine functions, printing, inks, mounting plates, extrusion, and reading of tape measure. · Reading, writing, and arithmetic. Physical Demand: Work is medium difficulty. Shafts can be controlled by the hoist equipment, if available. Ink buckets lifting required on occasion but no more than 40-50lbs. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

The Production Technician is responsible for performing machine set-ups according to order specifications, safely operating machinery to meet production targets, waste, and quality standards, and troubleshooting equipment failures. This role also involves maintaining a safe and efficient plant environment that exceeds customer expectations.