Operational Technician IV

• Ensures strict conformance to all applicable electrical codes & OSHA safety requirements for facility and production equipment, as well as Scholle IPN safety guidelines
• Provides mechanical and electrical skills in support of routine & preventive maintenance
• Supports the shift maintenance team in problem solving & troubleshooting efforts
• Acts as a problem solving & continuous improvement resource for PLC programming, variable speed drives, electrical & pneumatic controls, mechanical systems, etc.
• Troubleshoots & repairs production machine equipment and systems
• Provides input to preventive & predictive maintenance efforts to improve overall equipment reliability
• Effectively make electrical connection for most electrical devices
• Capable of interpreting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, & mechanical schematics for troubleshooting
• Effectively troubleshoot all industrial systems, such as electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, & mechanical
• Provides support of departmental standards for sanitation & housekeeping
• Able to troubleshoot and identify root cause to correct room issues (technically and administrative reporting) to minimize down time
• Responsible for inspection and routine upkeep of machines
• Perform necessary quality checks for the machine
• Ensure all Manufacturing lines have the supplies and resources needed to work at their highest efficiency levels
• Ensure and participate in employee AM checklist daily
• Coordinate production changes overs ensuring proper line clearance and proper paperwork is completed
• Issue materials and ensures accurate transactions to Production Orders and Report Ops Complete daily
• Assist when available to ensure operators record production results at the end of the shift accurately by review and update of iAuditor hourly or as deemed necessary
• Supports the introduction of new technology
• Displays strong teamwork & communication skills with a hands-on, positive style
• Models safe behaviors at all times
• Contributes ideas & support to capital planning, lean manufacturing, & continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow LOTO protocol
• Responsible for reporting food/product safety problems or risks to a supervisor or manager immediately, or take action if possible
• Any other duties as assigned by management

• High school diploma or G.E.D required
• Ability to work safely and follow Regulatory and Company Policies and Guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Focused on details and accuracy of reporting
• Ability to be flexible and multitasking
• Positive attitude, cooperative nature, and leadership qualities
• Able to communicate clearly and decisively to the team members and to next shift
• Good understanding of product lines
• Technical or mechanical skills required
• Basic electrical understanding
• Basic mechanical alignment skills required
• Automation experience a plus
• Understands pneumatic/ vacuum technology
• Can use measuring/ leveling tools

Automation experience a plus

• Day 1 Benefits Enrollment
• Retirement 401K Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement