Title: Packaging Technician - Level 1 - 1st Shift Location: 201 West Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489 United States Duration: 10 Months contract (Temp to Perm) Shift timing: 1 st shift (06:45am to 03:15pm) Job description: Qualifications: Automated and semi-automated machinery and process knowledge. Sound judgment in the execution of technical/troubleshooting issues. Work Environment:
- Work involves use of manufacturing equipment or close proximity to equipment. May be exposed to biohazards and/or chemicals.
- Work environment can range from clean room and proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy, and with moving equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull up to 80 lbs.
- Recurring physical demands include standing, walking, stooping, crouching, climbing, bilateral motion involving hands, wrists, and upper body.
- Concentrated visual attention to perform checks on finished packaging.
- Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.
Responsibilities:
- The Packaging Technician is responsible for ensuring the correct operation of automatic and semi-automatic packaging equipment in accordance with governing documentation to ensure product is properly packaged and placed into finished goods inventory.
- The Technician will ensure top and bottom stock, print plates and machine systems are set up according to specified guidelines for identified product.
- Perform shift start up paperwork to ensure effective hand off from previous shift.
- Maintain top and bottom stock on each machine. Replace trifoil and seal bead.
- Set up and calibrate sensors; make adjustments to machine, seal and tracking of bottom stock.
- Maintain ink levels in print trays; clean trays between runs as needed. Replace print plates when color change is performed.
- Perform changeovers and complete associated documentation.
- Perform preventive maintenance; schedule Building Services and Tool Room as needed. Empty vacuum system to prevent overfill/overflow.
- Understand MP, PC, WP, STM and Interim Specifications.