Setup Technician

INLINE PLASTICS CORP•Mcdonough, GA

About The Position

The Setup Technician tests, analyzes, adjusts, repairs, and troubleshoots electro-mechanical devices and production machinery. The role works with thermoform machines and equipment such as timers, relays, solenoid valves, electrically activated regulators, power units, processors, PLCs, servo motors and drives, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The technician uses meters, schematics, blueprints, specifications, hand tools, and power tools to diagnose issues, fabricate parts, install electrical assemblies, and verify equipment operation. The position also performs equipment setups, preventive maintenance, calibration, and documentation, and assists with training Setup Mechanics/Technicians. The role is responsible for following company and regulatory environmental, health, and safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures, and reporting or addressing hazards. It also follows FDA Good Manufacturing Practices for food-contact packaging, product safety and defense standards, SQF requirements, and housekeeping practices. Physical activities include standing, sitting, bending, lifting, and twisting, along with visual tasks involving close, distance, peripheral, color, focus, and depth vision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technical background, such as technical school or previous technician experience.
Ability to communicate individually and in group settings, understand instructions, and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Ability to apply logic to troubleshoot problems and execute solutions in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Ability to use multimeters, power tools, a drill press, a table saw, and a welder.
Good working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and air-operated machinery, with hands-on mechanical and some plumbing skills.
Computer literacy and ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including standing, sitting, bending, lifting, and twisting, and visual tasks requiring close, distance, peripheral, color, focus, and depth vision.

Nice To Haves

College degree in manufacturing.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in production.
Ability to analyze data and create charts.
Forklift driving experience.

Responsibilities

Use hand tools to work on thermoform machines.
Use electrical meters to troubleshoot and analyze machine problems.
Use hand and power tools to fabricate parts needed to maintain and update machinery.
Assemble wires, insulation, and electrical components, including timing devices, relays, solenoids, and regulators.
Install electrical assemblies and hardware in housings.
Test assembled equipment for circuit continuity and operational reliability.
Analyze test results and repair or adjust equipment accordingly.
Record test results and report on fabrication techniques used.
Calibrate instruments according to specifications.
Perform setups on GN, SembCorp, and Lyle equipment.
Assist in training Setup Mechanics/Technicians.
Troubleshoot low- and high-voltage electrical circuits, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, PLCs, and servo motors and drives.
Perform and document preventive maintenance on production and production-support equipment.
Work with production automation equipment, including robots, palletizers, case erectors, and high-speed jet printers.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and perform other assigned duties.
Comply with EHS policies and applicable regulatory and company requirements, attend scheduled EHS training, and report unsafe conditions or environmental concerns.
Address potential hazards and promote a safe work environment, including following safe lifting and ergonomics practices, using equipment correctly, wearing required PPE, and adhering to Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Follow FDA GMPs for food-contact packaging, maintain good housekeeping, follow product safety and IPC product defense standards, and comply with SQF requirements.