Equipment Setup Technician – 1st Shift

ALLIANCE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT INC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Equipment Setup Technicians for the 1st shift at a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. The role involves performing equipment setups, changeovers, adjustments, and line preparation to ensure production equipment is configured safely and ready to meet production requirements.

You will help minimize downtime, support production efficiency, and uphold food safety and quality standards according to GMPs, HACCP, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Technical or mechanical training preferred.
• 1–3 years of equipment setup/changeover experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience performing changeovers and machine adjustments.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with conveyors, packaging equipment, automated machinery, and PLC interfaces.
• Knowledge of GMPs/HACCP and food safety requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules (nights/weekends/holidays).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical maintenance instructions.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setups and changeovers according to production schedules and product specs.
• Adjust, align, and configure processing and packaging equipment for different products and sizes.
• Verify equipment readiness prior to startup and support first-run inspections with QA.
• Troubleshoot setup-related issues to minimize downtime and delays.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document setup parameters, adjustments, issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment teardown during sanitation.
• Communicate line readiness and issues with cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement to improve setup efficiency and equipment performance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Perform additional duties to support production and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Conveyors & packaging equipment

PLC interfaces familiarity

Food safety knowledge (GMP/HACCP)

Troubleshooting & problem-solving

Independent work & deadlines

Flexibility with schedules

Read and follow maintenance docs

Reliability & safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

Technical/vocational/mechanical training

1–3 years equipment setup/changeover experience

Experience with equipment changeovers & adjustments

Tools

PLC interfaces

Job description

Description

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Equipment Setup Technicians – 1st Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This position is responsible for performing equipment setups, changeovers, adjustments, and line preparation activities to ensure production equipment is configured properly, operating safely, and ready to meet production requirements. The Equipment Setup Technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production efficiency, and maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setups and changeovers according to production schedules and product specifications.
• Adjust, align, and configure processing and packaging equipment for different products, package sizes, and production requirements.
• Verify equipment readiness prior to production startup and support first-run inspections with Production and Quality Assurance teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve setup-related mechanical issues to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Ensure all setup activities comply with GMPs, HACCP requirements, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document setup parameters, adjustments, equipment issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment tear-down and reassembly during sanitation activities.
• Communicate line readiness, equipment concerns, and operational updates with Production, Maintenance, and QA teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve setup efficiency and equipment performance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or mechanical training preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of equipment setup, changeover, maintenance, or mechanical experience in food manufacturing, meat processing, packaging, or a related industry.
• Experience performing equipment changeovers and machine adjustments required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with conveyors, packaging equipment, automated machinery, and PLC interfaces is an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, GMPs, and HACCP principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under production deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions and maintenance documentation.
• Reliable attendance and strong commitment to workplace safety.

Requirements

Work Environment

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of equipment components and tools weighing 70 lbs. or more without assistance.
• Extended periods of standing and walking on concrete production floors.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, reaching, stretching, and climbing to access machinery and equipment.
• Work surfaces may occasionally be wet or slippery due to water, marinades, and production-related materials.
• Exposure to refrigerated and climate-controlled production environments.
• Occasional exposure to heat from processing equipment, machinery, and ovens.