Wicking Machine Technician - $2,000 Sign on Bonus - FIRST shift

Alene Candles•Milford, NH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Alene Candles LLC is hiring an onsite Wicking Machine Technician at its Milford, New Hampshire location. The position pays $23.00 per hour and offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 with the first paycheck and $1,000 with the first paycheck after completing 90 days of service. The regular schedule is 3:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be available during the busy season, which the posting says is anticipated to run through October. The company shuts down for the final two weeks of the year for holidays and inventory and cannot guarantee full-time hours during that period. The technician evaluates shop orders and configures and maintains wicking machines to meet production specifications. The role includes machine setup, preventive maintenance, downtime tracking, process improvement, daily Microsoft Office use, and compliance with safety, housekeeping, and performance standards. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and 12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The work involves frequent walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing; standing and handling or feeling objects are also often required. The employee frequently moves objects and may sometimes lift up to 60 pounds. The work environment includes frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to problem-solve and evaluate machine issues promptly.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates and percentages.
Ability to read and use rulers.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including sometimes lifting objects up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead small-group activities by motivating and directing the team.
Ability to develop process documentation.
Knowledge of product types and how to identify differences in wicks and sustainers.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations, housekeeping requirements, and performance standards.
Keep the individual work area and equipment neat and orderly, following 5S guidelines.
Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment or tooling, defective materials, and unusual conditions to the material lead or supervisor.
Evaluate each shop order in the ERP system, including wick type, item number, wick length, sustainer, waxed or high-melt requirements, and number of wicks per container.
Set up machines with the correct wick, sustainer, length adjustment, crimp, tooling, and machine parts for different vessels.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on wicking machines and develop and maintain TPM on all wick machines.
Update and track individual and cumulative wicking-machine downtime daily.
Use Microsoft Office daily.
Evaluate and develop process improvement plans for downtime caused by wicking and tabbing operations.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus, split between the first paycheck and the first paycheck after 90 days of service.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account.
401(k) with company match.
Basic life insurance, 100% company paid.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Account.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Voluntary PTO Donation Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid volunteer program (“Alene Gives Back”).