Equipment Setup Technician

Performs setup and disassembly of packaging equipment and provides support during production runs (e.g., tube and bottle fillers, cartoning equipment, shrink wrappers, etc.). Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment. May assist the Facilities Engineering Technicians with maintenance of building and utility systems (e.g., compressed air, boiler and purified water system). Performs non-routine as well as repetitive duties under supervision. Must be able to locate and diagnose failures and perform basic troubleshooting. 

• Proper use and knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Follows FLI's Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) for all job-related duties. 
• Follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) when performing job functions. 
• Assists the Manufacturing Engineer in evaluating new packaging components for compatibility with packaging equipment. Will also assist the MFG ENG in identifying new equipment and take part in offsite, new equipment testing when new filling and packing systems are purchased. 
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on filling and packaging equipment. 
• Interacts with other department members in a team centric and solution focused manner. Contributes to maintaining a positive working environment.
• May perform some light fabrication of format change parts (e.g., plates, pusher arms) using general shop equipment (drill press, band saw, break, etc.)
• Provide vendor support on minor and major projects including equipment installations, modifications and/or decommissioning, etc.
• Able to work successfully in a team environment as well as independently. 
• Writes and revises basic Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) that support the operations of filling and packaging equipment and applicable processes.
• Operates material handling equipment including tank movers, pallet jacks and lift trucks (both manual and self-propelled).
• All other duties as assigned. 

Minimum one year prior experience in a manufacturing or related environment. Must have excellent communication and follow up skills. Required to lift minimum 55 lbs. vertically along with push and pull requirements of 50 lbs. force (rolling loads). Position requires physical ability- including working on ladders, climbing stairs, and accessing machinery from various angles. Position requires prolong periods of standing and walking; must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and inspect equipment during setup/ troubleshooting/ preventative maintenance. 

Requires a High School diploma, good aptitude and some previous maintenance experience.

Position requires a pre-placement physical/ drug screen and background checks, and the ability to work mandatory overtime when needed to support business operations. 

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