Technical Operator

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The Technical Operator operates and monitors production equipment performs routine equipment care supports standardized work and helps maintain safe efficient and compliant manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for executing assigned production activities documenting work accurately identifying and escalating operational issues and supporting training and continuity of operations within the assigned area.

Essential Functions

• Operate monitor and adjust assigned production equipment and processes to meet safety quality and productivity standards.
• Perform routine cleaning inspection lubrication basic maintenance and equipment changeover/start-up/shutdown activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete production reconciliation inventory and related operational documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify troubleshoot escalate and help resolve equipment process quality and safety issues within the assigned work area.
• Support standardized operations by following and helping maintain work instructions and SOPs and by assisting with training and day-to-day coordination in the assigned area as needed.

Competencies

Knowledge & Application

• Experience operating monitoring and supporting equipment in a manufacturing production processing or similar operational environment.
• Working knowledge of standard operating procedures safety requirements and basic mechanical or process equipment care.
• Technical training trade school coursework or equivalent applied experience in mechanical electrical manufacturing or related disciplines is preferred.

Complexity & Problem Solving

• Ability to troubleshoot common issues with production equipment.

Collaboration & Interaction

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and production environment with routine exposure to moving mechanical equipment production materials varying temperatures noise dust and other typical plant conditions.
• Use of required personal protective equipment is mandatory based on task and work area.
• The role requires regular standing and walking frequent use of hands for handling reaching and operating equipment and occasional bending stooping kneeling crouching climbing or working in confined production spaces depending on the assigned area.
• The role requires the ability to move materials and equipment including lifting carrying pushing or pulling items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific physical and environmental demands may vary by shift process equipment assignment and business need.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing processing production or similar environment required.
• Ability to read follow and document work instructions SOPs and production records.
• Ability to use standard production tools equipment interfaces and basic computer systems needed for the role.
• Schedule flexibility to support production needs including weekend work as required.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

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