Technician - Gluing - Night

Sabert Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert Corporation in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Gluer Technician responsible for evaluating and improving manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will manage equipment operators and enhance operational effectiveness by reducing variability and increasing quality.

Responsibilities include analyzing existing processes, providing technical expertise, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis strategies and proven track record in safety, productivity, efficiency, waste, and quality.
• Ability to read and understand safety and operating procedures.
• Self-motivated and hands-on individual with a keen interest in learning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve operational processes associated with manufacturing programs.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve complex equipment issues.
• Monitor daily production output for improvement opportunities.

Skills

Root Cause Failure Analysis strategies

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Ability to perform calculations

Tools

Safety glasses

Steel-toed shoes

Job description

The Gluer Technician is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and improving operational processes associated with manufacturing programs, including those of the Gluing equipment. This role manages equipment operators and leads process improvement efforts ensuring optimal equipment effectiveness by eliminating process variability and increasing quality and output. Ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset, innate curiosity, and commitment to continual learning impacting operational effectiveness.

Essential Job Duties

• Analyze existing business processes and develop new and improved working practices as required.
• Provide high levels of technical expertise to investigate, analyze and resolve detailed and complex equipment issues to ensure optimal output.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate daily production output for improvement opportunities.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to safety and quality.

Support

• Support and direct equipment operators; ensure operational team members are skilled in tools and techniques to deliver quality and optimal production including but not limited to making proper in‑process adjustments and overall equipment functionality for Operator.
• Collaborates with equipment operators and engineering team to develop and implement reengineering initiatives, creation of standard operating procedure documentation, for and benefit realizations relating to make‑ready’s, tooling set up, process/equipment adjustments etc.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and oversee the management of continuous improvement initiatives to ensure they are delivered within specified time frames, budget and scope.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive agreed upon business outcomes.

Compliance / Other Tasks

• Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.

Requirements

• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis strategies; proven track record of accomplishments and results in the areas of safety, productivity, efficiency, waste and quality; superior mechanical aptitude in areas including tooling, communication systems, electrical motors, gear boxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc. Self‑motivated, hands‑on individual with keen interest in quickly learning and applying new skills who can follow written / verbal instructions and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including but not limited to rotating shifts, overnight shifts, and weekends.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend Safety Rules; operating and maintenance instructions; quality procedures/quality checklists; and production data log. Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.
• Ability to perform calculations for measuring and calculating amounts.

Working Environment

• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel‑toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.
• Our Manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.

Physical Demands

This position requires continuous use of hands and fingers for handling and positioning items, as well as arms for reaching. The role also involves frequent bending and movement throughout the work area, with occasional periods of remaining stationary, climbing stairs, pushing and pulling objects, and communicating as needed. Employees may occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Legal & EEO Statement

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.