Efficient Line Changeover Technician

Kdc One; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC One in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Change Over Crew Member to perform safe and efficient line changeovers, routine cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance on production lines.

Responsibilities include responding to line shutdowns, improving startup speed, and ensuring quality at startup while following SOPs and safety standards. Strong English literacy and basic mechanical aptitude are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Basic tool / mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• The number one responsibility of this position is safety. Embrace and promote KDC safety, following all SOP’s.
• Immediately respond to production line shutdown and administer mechanical support.
• Implement improvements for production line startup and run consistency. Know how to run at published BPM or better than.
• Repair production equipment as necessary.
• Complete line changeovers in a safe, timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct washouts and pre/post run sanitization.
• Ensure line changeovers meet standard rate of speed at startup.
• Ensure line changeovers meet quality standards at startup.
• Suggest and implement improvements in mechanical equipment resulting in increased production line speed or consistency.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance.
• Provide engineering support for new products and new packaging startups.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of production areas.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal/written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

KDC One in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Change Over Crew Member to perform safe and efficient line changeovers, routine cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance on production lines.

Responsibilities include responding to line shutdowns, improving startup speed, and ensuring quality at startup while following SOPs and safety standards. Strong English literacy and basic mechanical aptitude are required.