Production Technician

TAMKO•Knoxville, TN

69d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

TAMKO is seeking a Paper Mill Production Technician at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility. This position is responsible for operating and assisting in the paper mill processing facility, with additional responsibility for ensuring the safety and compliance of operations conducted at the plant, and the quality of material produced during their shift. The starting hourly rate is between $28 - $36 per hour. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Experience with integrated production process and/or large-scale equipment in an industrial, warehouse, assembly or manufacturing environment
Mechanical/Electrical experience in an industrial environment
Capable of receiving and applying training to operate industrial vehicles to include forklifts, skid steers, scissors lifts, boom lifts and a front-end loader
Must be 100% compliant with all safety, environmental and operational policies while working independently with little supervisory oversight
Able to understand and apply safety, environmental, ethics, business and operational training
Able to read, understand, and comply with Standard Operating Procedures, equipment manuals and operational checklists
Able to quickly learn to operate, trouble-shoot, maintain, repair and improve large industrial equipment using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) computers and common equipment controls
Able to learn basic statistical theories in order to monitor and control industrial processes, including variation, statistical control, process measurement and statistical significance.
Able to efficiently work with web-based computer programs and integrated production management and tracking software
Able to prioritize job demands in order to minimize downtime and waste

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or verifiable manufacturing equipment experience is preferred
Experience with SAP, Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management concepts, “web” processes (paper or fabrics), pulp and paper processes and/or steam systems are preferred
Paper mill maintenance and operations knowledge beneficial

Responsibilities

Work in and support a culture where safety incidents are unacceptable.
Learn and apply all safety, operational, and environmental policies; continuously and proactively learn new skills and processes.
Safely and efficiently operate, troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, disassemble, repair and reassemble machinery and equipment such as pumps, gear boxes and rolling stock.
Operate several types of industrial vehicles to include forklifts, skid steers, scissor lifts, boom sifts and a front-end loader.
Complete operator level equipment monitoring, cleaning and maintenance.
Cut and weld metal materials, i.e., stainless steel, cast iron, steel and aluminum.
Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
Perform basic computer functions including the writing of work orders and cross-referencing stock room information and work effectively with web-based computer programs.
Receive and apply instruction from management, supervisors and peers.
Works rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and overtime as required.
Demonstrate progress and increasing proficiency in job tasks using written instructions and on-the-job training.