Machine Technician

MRP Solutions; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MRP Solutions is seeking a manufacturing technician for the Lining Department in Plattsburgh, NY. The role emphasizes safety, machine maintenance, and teamwork to sustain production.

You will perform routine machine adjustments, operate equipment, and support improvement efforts while adhering to LOTO and PPE standards. Overtime is required to meet department needs, with a collaborative, self-motivated work style encouraged.

Qualifications

• Maintain safety and operate machines in a manufacturing setting.
• Promote 5S and continuous improvement in the workspace.
• Must be able to work with others and be a self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Work Safely at all times including proper LOTO of machines and use of proper PPE.
• Promote 5S maintenance and improvements.
• Be a positive role model to the team.
• Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition.
• Make necessary and/or routine machine adjustments and to repair equipment to provide continuous production.
• Know how to operate all machines and equipment to understand function and repair them.
• Identify different styles of caps, jars and their codes (S, RS, RM, RMX).
• Make tooling changes (size) within a reasonable time.
• Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
• Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed.
• Develop and follow standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime.
• Seek assistance from department manager/ team leaders as required.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Be a good listener and understand issues before solving (root cause analysis).
• Willing and able to support production when needed.
• Position requires Mandatory overtime as directed by dept needs.

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for maintaining the highest standard of safety and order in all areas of the Lining Department. This job requires frequent interactions with other employees. Must be able to work well with other employees. Candidate must be self-motivated and prepared to take initiative. Maintain machines and equipment needed for production.

Responsible for maintaining the highest standard of safety and order in all areas of the Lining Department. This job requires frequent interactions with other employees. Must be able to work well with other employees. Candidate must be self-motivated and prepared to take initiative. Maintain machines and equipment needed for production.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work Safely at all times including proper LOTO of machines and use of proper PPE
• Promote 5S maintenance and improvements
• Be a positive role model to the team
• Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition
• Make necessary and/ or routine machine adjustments and to repair equipment in an effort to provide continuous production
• Responsible for knowing how to operate all machines and equipment in order to understand their function and repair them
• Responsible for knowing and identifying all different styles of caps, jars and their codes(i.e. S, RS, RM, RMX)
• Responsible for making tooling changes (size) within a reasonable amount of time
• Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed
• Develop and follow the standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime
• Seek out assistance from department manager/ team leaders as required
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Be a good listener and understand issues before coming up with solutions (root cause analysis)
• Willing and able to support and help production of products when business needs dictate
• Position requires Mandatory overtime as directed by the dept needs