Production Technician

This position will be given exposure into multiple manufacturing areas and will cross train for multiple skill sets. This opening, for example, will offer training in our Shapes Machine to Forklift Driving. At Allura, we have a culture of promoting from within whenever possible. We also have an excellent safety culture, and team-oriented work atmosphere. This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Positions start from $18.00 p/hour to $21.00 p/hour depending on experience and increase with responsibility with higher payrates. Night shift employees have an $1.00/hour shift differential added to their payrate. Overtime is currently offered.

Job Overview
Responsible for the operation of the Prefinish Paint Line, Shapes, or other production work center for our Fiber Cement Siding products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will eventually learn all positions for the line or work center
• Assists with troubleshooting line and production problems as needed
• Responsible for keeping all paint tanks full as needed
• Mix and test paint to correct thickness
• Make sure product is getting the correct amount of paint
• Make adjustments to the equipment as necessary for the different products to keep the line running smoothly
• Adjust oven temperatures as necessary
• Change paint filters when needed
• Performs other duties as necessary such as routine preventative maintenance activities and clean-up
• Responsible for maintaining excellent housekeeping of work area
• Weekend work and mandatory overtime may be required to meet production requirements
• Ability to work assigned work rotation
• Flexibility to adjust schedule in support of Production changes
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to meet production levels
• Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
• Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times (hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and ear plugs required at all times; additional PPE may be required depending on tasks)
• Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
• Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
• Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
• Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
• Must perform with safe work practices at all times
• Must consult and problem-solve area with coworkers
• Familiarity with computers

KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must possess well-developed observation skills