Technician 1

Coty•Hunt Valley, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Making Technician works in Coty’s Hunt Valley, Maryland Making Department, which pre-weighs and makes bulk products for brands including Covergirl, Rimmel, Max Factor, Sally Hansen, and Philosophy. The technician mixes batches safely and to quality standards, working with the Making area manager and other technicians. Key collaborators include Quality technicians who evaluate batches and Production technicians who fill and package products. The role involves operating making equipment and controls, staging raw materials, monitoring batch conditions and measurements, troubleshooting deviations and equipment issues, and supporting equipment maintenance and process improvements. The technician uses computer tools and software to complete daily tasks and helps ensure operations align with plant and business goals. This is a three-shift operation; the technician must support an assigned shift, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to lift 25 kilograms / 55 pounds, lift hoses, bolt flanges, and routinely operate valves and similar equipment without assistance.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights.
Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work well in teams and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail, including ability to calculate grams and kilograms.
Ability to support an assigned shift in a three-shift operation, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime when needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
Previous weighing and making or blending experience.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues in weighing materials.
Previous experience with SAP, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to Safety, Quality, and Operations processes and procedures.
Read, understand, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
Operate designated making equipment, including 600- to 15-gallon vessels.
Pre-weigh raw materials and stage them for making vessels to complete batches.
Monitor making equipment and conditions using controls and information systems, including temperature, mixing speed, viscosity, pH, and batch color characteristics.
Collect, calculate, and report plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, and batch yields.
Determine root causes of deviations in the making process, product, or equipment performance using troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Perform basic making equipment troubleshooting, routine equipment repairs or CILs, improvements, and preventative maintenance.
Perform daily tasks efficiently using appropriate computer tools and software.
Identify opportunities for improvement and make improvements when appropriate.
Ensure operational activities and making performance align with plant and business goals.
Support the assigned shift, including weekends and holidays, and work overtime when needed.