Machine Technician- 2nd Shift

Dgiusa; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Temperature-controlled environment

Casual dress code

Referral bonuses

Volunteer overtime opportunities

Shift Differential for 2nd shift

Job summary

Diamond in Ramsey, MN is seeking a skilled maintenance/production technician to sustain and improve our printed packaging lines. You will optimize mechanical and electrical systems, adjust machinery settings, and support continuous improvement initiatives on Monday-Thursday, 1:45pm-11:45pm.

The role requires at least two years in the print industry as a machine operator, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with PLCs, encoding and imaging, and related software.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the print industry as a Machine Operator.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC devices, printers and labelers; Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and optimize mechanical efficiency.
• Assist with training team members on safe and efficient equipment use.
• Assist Operators with complex job setups and troubleshooting.
• Support production with new procedures and process improvements.
• Assist with remakes and restart of production and validate first article checks.
• Communicate essential information to the team about repairs and potential issues.
• Contribute to action plans for safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Use hand/power tools, volt meters and diagnostic equipment to repair/replace parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

PLC troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data-Trac

CPST

Atlantic Zeiser

Precision Finishing lines

Job description

Description

Why you will enjoy working with Diamond:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Colonial Life Benefits
• Employer contributions to an HSA
• A close-knit team environment
• Monthly staff appreciation drawings, quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events
• Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance
• A clean and safe working manufacturing environment
• Temperature and humidity-controlled environment
• Casual dress code, free company shirts
• Paid meal and rest breaks
• Referral bonuses
• Volunteer overtime opportunities
• Shift Differential available for 2nd shift

Job Summary

The technician is responsible for the maintenance, continual operation and continuous improvement of all DOD lines and related auxiliary equipment. This position will optimize mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings. This position requires a higher mechanical and electrical skill set and past experience on printing or industrial equipment. This position works Monday-Thursday; 1:45pm-11:45pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform required preventative maintenance on equipment; ensure equipment is running to standard processes; optimize mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
• Assist with the training of team members on safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Assist Operators with complex job set ups, trouble-shooting when issues arise
• Assist Production in adhering to or helping create new procedures as needed
• Assist operators with remakes and restarts for production: ensuring the correct product is being produced/reproduced. Job sign offs and first article check when needed
• Proactively communicate essential information to the team including information regarding incomplete repairs and any potential problems on the lines.
• Participate in developing action plans to create greater efficiencies and resolve potential issues with safety, quality, production and 5S
• Use the appropriate hand/power tools, electric and volt meters, equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair/replace parts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in the print industry as a Machine Operator
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience troubleshooting PLC devices, printers and labelers; Pneumatic and hydraulic
• Experience in encoding and imaging including barcode construction
• Software Knowledge of Data-Trac and GT preferred
• Software knowledge of CPST, Atlantic Zeiser and Precision Finishing lines
• Shrink-wrap and oven operational knowledge
• Multi feeder and labeler operational knowledge
• Hot melt equipment and operational application knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the company
• Proficient in basic computer operations
• Strong problem solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Flexible and willing to work over-time and/or weekends as needed

Preferred

• Technical Degree and/or five years minimum experience in the print industry as an Operator