Production Technician

BARRDAY CORP•Charlotte, NC

17d•Onsite

About The Position

BarrMax is in search of a Production Technician! BarrMax Facility Overview Barrday has been manufacturing advanced technical fabrics for ballistic armor products in Charlotte since 2001. We are now opening a second facility at a new site in Charlotte to manufacture BarrMax. BarrMax (formerly Endumax) is a polyethylene tape product with incredible tenacity and stiffness properties, which makes it a natural addition to our product line. Its unique physical and chemical structure makes it – weight for weight – 11 times stronger than steel! The BarrMax production equipment has been relocated from Europe to our new facility in the Innovation Business Park. This state-of-the-art German manufacturing equipment is in the process of being reassembled and start-up trials will begin this summer with full production expected by the end of the year. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join us on the ground floor of this new endeavor. You will be part of creating a culture of respect and manufacturing excellence and as production increases, you will be teaching our new employees and could become a future leader in this facility. The work environment is outstanding: clean, bright, quiet, free of fumes and dust, and air conditioned. The business park has ample parking, two employee fitness centers, regular food trucks, a coffee shop, a convenience store and many more amenities. In the beginning, the work week will be a Monday to Friday day shift schedule, however, as production increases, it will become a rotating shift schedule to provide 24-hour coverage. Ideal candidate Personal Characteristics Excellent organizational skills: Keeps work area(s) neat, establishes and maintains locations for supplies and equipment, stocks work areas with essential supplies as they are depleted. Good problem solving and critical thinking skills: Needs to understand what each machine in the process is doing and how it can or will impact the product. Will need to make adjustments to the process using this understanding of the impacts. Collaboration and team-building skills: Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits. Need to be willing to cooperate and communicate to resolve issues. Need to be available to cover on and off shift handoff and breaks for other team-mates. Need to be willing to actively train new employees. Flexibility: This role will involve working in all areas of the plant and doing other tasks in addition to the primary job description. SUMMARY Individuals in this role will be part of the 3-4 person team responsible for operating the equipment that manufactures BarrMax tape.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Post secondary education in a technical field is strongly preferred
2+ years machine or process operator experience in a manufacturing environment
Effective communication in English, includes speaking, writing and active listening
Good leadership and training skills
Ability to self-manage time and balance multiple priorities
Excellent mechanical skills, including comfort with using tools to make simple repairs and adjustments
Quick troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Use of measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.) and competence working in metric
Competent math skills particularly as related to measurement and quantity calculations
Computer literacy for completing tasks within ERP system, answering and sending emails and looking up documents

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation (preferred not required)

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment related to the BarrMax tape making process including: Loading super sacs of polymer Loading and unloading rolls of tape Setting up and starting up production lines Monitoring processes and adjusting to keep product within specifications Using precision measuring devices to perform product approval tests Package, label, and place finished products on skids and prepare shipping
Promotes a safe environment and deals with unsafe issues immediately.
Raises quality concerns and contributes to their resolution
Uses ERP software to assign materials to work order, report production, locate materials, report non conformances and enter test results
Performs preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment as assigned
Keeps all equipment and work areas clean and left in excellent condition for next shift
Assists in training new hires to ensure their success
Other duties as assigned, including cross training within the department and other areas of the plant