Mechanical Technician (Process Specialist)

First Quality • Macon, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Process Specialist for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for utilizing materials and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience troubleshooting high speed manufacturing equipment and monitoring machine performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work in and manage a team-oriented environment
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of trade school or college and three years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
• For internal applicants: Completion of Tech III Pay for Skills criteria in Production; advanced knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures; and completion of all required training and assessments

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Updates line logbooks on machine operation and troubleshooting and sends shift updates outlining machine performance for the shift
• Attends morning and evening shift change meetings to ensure effective handoff between shifts, and presents major items from the shift and ongoing issues
• Maintains quality standards for the product being produced, supporting and leading proactive quality initiatives such as the Shift Process Cleaning documentation
• Keeps the machine and surrounding areas clean at all times
• Troubleshoots problems and performs adjustments to the machine
• Properly trains machine operators, new line leaders, and other employees as required, and assists them in completing their Pay for Skills requirements
• Inspects product from each line every shift to ensure high quality and performs additional quality checks as required
• Utilizes Quality Window to review quality results and proactively address any outlying issues
• Throughout the shift, proactively monitors all machine performance metrics versus objective and works with the machine team to resolve outstanding issues
• Examines defects and scrap causes and takes appropriate corrective action when needed
• Assists maintenance team and shift supervisor as needed
• Properly completes all necessary paperwork including Work Orders and Work Requests
• Manages lines through team approach principals and developing effective, self- sustaining work teams
• Fill in as Platform Team Process Specialist, as needed

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED