Technician

Job Title: Technician

Location: Danbury, CT 06810

Duration: 12 Month

Shift: 7am-3pm | M-F

Comments/Special Instructions:

Overtime is based on business needs and may require Saturdays.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma/GED, or equivalent required
• Successfully pass a criminal background screening and drug test
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., and stand for periods of up to 3 hours at a time
• Basic hand tool skills
• Must be able to perform repetitive assembly using hands and arms which includes bending and stretching
• Must be able to wear cotton clothing, steel toed boots, safety glasses
• Bi-lingual skills in English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to safely perform timely electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Possesses troubleshooting and mechanical skills
• Ability to lead and take a leadership role if necessary
• Familiar with LOTO
• At least 2-5 years of machine maintenance experience
• Detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of packaging machinery, supporting systems, their functional relationships, and the applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices
• Must have the ability and knowledge to safely use hand and/or power tools as well as hoists
• Makes authorized adjustments and modifications to equipment as needed to maintain production, while ensuring quality and productivity
• Performs or assists with product or equipment changeovers
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Ability to perform work independently and cover for supervision when needed
• Ability to read, write, and understand English (Bi-lingual skills in Spanish preferred)
• Cross-culture communications skills, with emphasis on interpersonal/teamwork skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills required
• Computer literate
• Ability to understand basic hydraulics, pneumatics, technical writing/drawings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel

Responsibilities:

• Takes on the tasks of Operator Level 1, 2, 3, Production Support Associate, and Packing Associate as necessary to assist production when necessary (repairs and maintenance permitting)
• Performs quality inspections, process tests and records data accurately as required
• Works with little to no direct supervision
• Operates and maintain fork trucks
• Uses a forklift to move finished and raw material pallets in the warehouse
• Performs housekeeping duties as necessary to promote safety, tidiness, and efficiency
• Works closely with all operators, packers and supervision to ensure optimal shift operation and production machine performance
• Performs cross shift communications to ensure that issues are communicated and documented
• Keeps machinery and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Follows all safety rules, and works in a safe manner
• Familiar with, and fully implements LOTO during maintenance and repairs
• Knowledge of basic control systems is a plus
• Perform other tasks as assigned
• Takes a leadership role when required
• Uses computers to document machine performance, repairs, and manufacturing data
• Supports business needs by working overtime and on weekends as necessary to satisfy schedule requirements