First Shift Changeover Technician: Line Setup & Safety

kdc/one, Northern Labs; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC is seeking a Change Over Crew in Manitowoc, WI to efficiently swap and restart production lines with a focus on safety and quality. You will perform line changeovers, washouts, and minor maintenance, while supporting engineers on new products and packaging starts.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in manufacturing, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Forklift experience is a plus and adherence to SOPs is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Basic tool / mechanical aptitude.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• The number one responsibility of this position is safety. Embrace and promote KDC safety, following all SOPs.
• Complete line changeovers in a safe, timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct washouts and pre/post run sanitization.
• Immediately respond to production line shutdown and provide 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.
• 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.
• Know how to wash out and get to next job as soon as possible.
• Troubleshoot and repair all machinery and process related deficiencies using technical/mechanical skills.
• Working knowledge of cgMP’s, FDA, OSHA, and ISO9000 regulations and guidelines.
• Understand their position in keeping the lines up and running efficiently.
• Suggest and implement improvements for reducing changeover time.
• Have knowledge of all machinery and set-ups.
• Ability to work in a team environment, with a diverse group of personalities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a high-paced work environment.
• Strong leadership, verbal, written, analytical, mathematical, reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate high level of leadership, motivation, consistency, and accuracy in all tasks.
• Work with Production Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager to develop, improve, or enhance equipment, methods, processes, and materials for producing new and established products.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Leadership

Verbal skills

Written skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Screwdriver

Wrenches

Power tools

Forklift

Job description

KDC is seeking a Change Over Crew in Manitowoc, WI to efficiently swap and restart production lines with a focus on safety and quality. You will perform line changeovers, washouts, and minor maintenance, while supporting engineers on new products and packaging starts.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in manufacturing, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Forklift experience is a plus and adherence to SOPs is essential.