What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator II position at Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee USA, Ltd?
Basic Purpose:
Set up, adjust, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment for production and quality control machines.
Essential Responsibilities / Specific Duties:
▪ Install, maintain and repair equipment as needed.
▪ Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Make necessary corrections running
adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
▪ Document downtime, labor time and complete comments detailing work.
▪ Exhibit initiative in performing preventive maintenance check and inspection of equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate
actions.
▪ Attend to building maintenance requests, as needed.
▪ Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical circuits, both low and high voltage.
▪ Assist co-workers in keeping an inventory of repair supplies and materials in shop.
▪ Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports directly to the Supervisor and reports indirectly with Maintenance Lead and does not have any direct reports.
Internal Relationships:
This position interacts with all levels of management as well as personnel in Production, Warehouse and Shipping/Receiving.
External Relationships:
May come in contact with customers or potential customers during a facility tour.
Knowledge & Key Competencies:
▪ At least five (5) years of mechanical aptitude acquired through vocational school or outside activities. Prefer at least two (2) years of related
experience in a food and beverage-manufacturing environment.
▪ Knowledge of electrical controls.
▪ Strong mechanical aptitude.
▪ Ability to supply own tools.
▪ Innovative thinker with issue-framing and analytical problem-solving skills.
▪ Willingness to work as a member of a team and be eager to learn and teach new skills.
▪ Ability to deploy resources effectively and strive for continuous improvements.
▪ High degree of precision and control in work.
▪ Readiness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
▪ Previous work experience with HMI, PLC, and VFD’s.
▪ Fluency in E nglish, both written and verbal.