Coil Technician Coil Technician

Trivium Packaging; North Norfolk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in metal packaging seeks a Coil Technician to operate and maintain a primary scroll shearing coil line. This role is vital for ensuring the quality and efficiency of production processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Operations Team Leader and will be responsible for machine setup, monitoring production flow, and maintaining a safe working environment. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for continuous improvement, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machine production to ensure quality.
• Adjust machine settings based on specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in industrial mechanics

Tools

Measuring devices

Palletizing equipment

Job description

Coil Technician

Job ID:

39182

Location:

Bloomsburg, PA, US

Education Level:

High-School Diploma

Location Type:

On-site

Talent Area:

Production/Technicians

Who We Are:

Trivium Packaging is a global leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide and employs close to 8,000 people. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care and premium beverages.

At Trivium, people are the driving force in all our successes by bringing expertise and talent to help us stand out, achieving excellence through their commitment and drive, and maintaining a focus on continuous improvement in everything they do. Together, our goal is to be the number one choice for customers seeking sustainable metal packaging solutions.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Operations Team Leader, is responsible for operating a primary scroll shearing coil line and keep it maintained in a safe and efficient manner by following the set ups, change overs and directing the line while ensuring a high level of quality on all inputs and outputs in accordance with Company, customer, and product specifications.

Job Duties:

• Ensure proper machine setup based on specifications and requirements.


• Adjust machine settings to ensure proper tension, speed, and alignment.


• Operate and monitor machine production to detect any malfunctions or defects and maintain production flow.


• Monitor the process, tag, and band finished stacks of plate and off load finished product.


• Prepares production entries and other records of production activity as needed.


• Safely operate console that controls automatic palletizing equipment to sort, transfer, and stack finished product on pallets.


• Stop equipment to clear jams.


• Inform proper personnel of equipment malfunction.


• Visually inspect product and prepare all required documentation to maintain the highest quality finished product for our customers.


• Maintain performance expectations with respect to key performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operations.


• Must be able to recognize waste (wasted labor, time, product, etc.) within the coil area, adjust accordingly and aid with developing action plans to drive continuous improvement.


• Requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.


• Communicate directly with co-workers on issues, openly share ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, and train new employees when applicable.


• Effective communication to operations and supply chain teams to maintain product flow and prevent distribution disruptions.


• Support the hazardous waste and recycling programs


• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for self, team members, and equipment through daily maintenance, 5S, and housekeeping activities.


• Shall understand the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP Principle and BRC Food Safety Standard.


• While conducting work functions, ensures compliance of all policies, procedures, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules (OSHA).


• Perform various jobs of responsibility on a rotational basis.


• Provide relief to personnel as necessary.


• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

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  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
  
  • Associate degree in an industrial mechanic concentration or equivalent technical certification preferred
  
  
  • Experience in high volume manufacturing preferred
  
  
  • Strong Mechanical aptitude (written skills test & hands-on test required)
  
  
  • Capable in learning through structured job training manuals, OEM machine manuals/interpretation, reading schematics, and line drawings.
  
  
  • Sound understanding of handling and using tools and measuring devices (aptitude test required)
  
  
  • Strong troubleshooting skills (tool vs. settings)
  
  
  • Be able to identify and use feeder, straightener, and press controls properly
  
  
  • Be able to setup for proper flatness of steel
  
  
  • Understand power sources on all machines used and machine hazards.
  
  
  • Ability to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
  
  
  • Able to present ideas / issues effectively, actively listen, and work across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
  
  
  • Basic computer skills
  
  
  • Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12- hour shifts, daylight, and off-shifts as well as weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 75 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary.

Work Environment:

This position works in a manufacturing environment and around machinery that produces noise.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.

Trivium Packaging is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.