POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Decorator Technician is responsible for the setup, adjustment and maintenance of coater decorator and all relative equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Providing support in operations as a Production Decorator Technician which can include duties such as:

• Responsibility of maintaining activities of the printer/decorator beverage cans with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
• Ability to operate, safe operation, and the maintenance of decorator equipment.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment, as required, to maintain production.
• Clear jams.
• Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies, and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments and record data.
• Check, test, and measure products for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Communicates all pertinent information between the supervisor, quality control, departments, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information.
• Assists and trains and/or coaching of all new operators as needed or required.
• Applies skills, methods to improve plant production.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL ENVASES EMPLOYEES:

• Commit to ensuring the health/wellness of our employees and product
• Ensure the jobs/operations are completely safely to protect employees and to ensure the sustainability of company equipment/machinery
• Ensure the security of the workforce and sustain any client confidentiality requests
• Deliver timely and efficiently without hindering quality of services and work to ensure the team’s success in meeting our client delivery schedules

Team centered to perform your job successfully while identifying ways to help others be successful too; willingness to learn; works at a fast pace, actively pursues tasks or direction; willing to work extended hours and adapt to changing work schedules as well as assignments; determines what work needs to be done without instruction; takes action to complete additional work that is beneficial to the team without being instructed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Required – High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred – 2-3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance, prefer equipment maintenance in a manufacturing operation
• Preferred – 2 years’ experience in the Beverage Packaging Industry
• Preferred – 2-3 year(s) in setup/operating/adjusting printing decorators in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred – Ink toning knowledge
• Preferred – experience overhauling maintenance operations with extensive troubleshooting skills

GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Aptitude in spatial reasoning, attention to detail, and skilled craftsmanship
• Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
• Operate compressors, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment
• Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment; Use hand tools like power tools and rigging equipment daily; calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges
• Use of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
• A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines
• Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and system improvements
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• Preference will be given to qualified local candidates

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
• Proficiency in mechanical design and diagnostic testing software

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job; Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

12 hour rotating shifts 4 days on and 4 days off; Rotating shifts requires working night shifts; Present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; Schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Envases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.