Production Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper•Essex, VT

13h•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit. The Production Technician II is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintaining Keurig Dr Pepper’s high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be responsible for demonstrating and applying knowledge of manufacturing processes to the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.

Requirements

Associates degree in electrical engineering and or equivalent experience preferred
5 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing mechanical & electrical/controls/PLC systems (Allen-Bradley systems experience preferred, including, but not limited to, the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logix platform, & proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks, including but not limited to Device net)
Experience with variable speed & servo drive programming & function (prefer Allen-Bradley)
Experience with robotic control systems (prefer GE-Fanuc)
Possess a good understanding of computer & industrial networks
Ability to read, understand, & follow complex instructions, prints, & schematics
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to positively cooperate & communicate with coworkers, contractors, & management in a team environment
Ability to obtain operator certification on designated equipment
Able to work on ladders & lifts (as applicable & recommended) up to heights of 60 feet
Ability to wear OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to bend, lift & stretch on a regular basis
Ability to follow Keurig Dr Pepper policies & procedures
Ability to consistently interact with others in a cooperative, respectful, & professional way
Positive attitude with ability to work a fast-paced environment & overcome challenges
Demonstrate good verbal & written communication skills
Ability to work within a team to reach a common goal
Ability to work independently & be self-motivated
Ability to manage time, prioritize, & organize work effectively & efficiently
Ability to work a flexible schedule & travel as needed
Ability to work with power tools, hand tools, & machinery safely
Ability to be punctual & proactively plan time off

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in electrical engineering
Allen-Bradley systems experience preferred
Experience with variable speed & servo drive programming & function (prefer Allen-Bradley)
Experience with robotic control systems (prefer GE-Fanuc)

Responsibilities

Actively participates in multiple peer to peer observations per the defined schedule to ensure the safety and health of all peers. Actively engaged in the Safety Observation/ Peer to Peer coaching/feedback discussion.
Ongoing demonstration of commitment to safety behaviors for self and others.
Demonstrate an understanding to complete or participates in job hazard/risk analysis.
Coaching and sharing knowledge with other operators and temporary employees with paperwork, confirm accuracy and completeness.
Actively engages in shift handoff to identify issues that require attention/correction and drive resolution.
Actively participates /leads Root Cause Corrective Analysis
Corrective Action & Preventive Action events.
Interpret data collected via Daily Management Systems and determine root cause & corrective actions.
Cooperating and planning with other shifts to address handoff issues.
Coach team members on standard work.
Write or edit standard work documents. Challenge standard work ideas to improve processes. Able to answer questions and assist peers with applicable systems, including in non-standard situations.
Able to identify and address minor equipment and material issues make adjustments. Identify technical issues with or without maintenance.
Gathers data on equipment issues to contribute to problem solving. Actively participates/leads problem solving process on issues internal to the line team.
Ability to work effectively & rotate into other zones and/or production lines.
Monitor and actively participates /leads waste reduction on the line.
Actively engaged in execution of productivity/Continuous Process Improvement initiatives.
Actively participates /leads Root Cause Corrective Analysis and supports the implementation of countermeasures and follow up actions.
Demonstrating Proficiency in our Team Culture
Dependability: regularly arrives to work on time, returns timely from breaks, meets attendance guidelines and consistently arrives on time for team meetings.
Teamwork: demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others, contributes fair share of team’s work, appropriately communicates status of work during shift transitions, demonstrates a willingness to help other team members, demonstrate the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback, and demonstrates a high level of cooperation across the site. Shares knowledge/skills with team members.
Professional Behavior: exhibits a positive demeanor and rapport with others, models appropriate communication and behavior amongst one another, demonstrates self-awareness and takes actions to continuously improve, does not engage in negative commentary, interacts respectfully and professionally with supervisors and coworkers, complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures.
Participation: demonstrates a willingness to participate in daily meetings, completes tasks in work area, accepts responsibility for one’s decisions and actions, positively adapts to the changing business environment.
Integrity: approaches actions with moral character and ethics.
Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Keurig Dr Pepper and the department.
Performs other duties as requested by management.