Operator Technician (Mechanic)

Trivium Packaging; Reno (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging is seeking an Operator Technician to support high-speed metal food packaging production. You will operate machines, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot to minimize downtime, while ensuring quality documentation and safety adherence.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, strong English communication, and basic inventory software skills. Expect 40-hour weeks with potential 8- or 12-hour shifts, and opportunities to participate in Lean initiatives and continuous

Qualifications

• Strong written/verbal communication skills in English as a single business language.
• Computer skills sufficient to complete inventory-based transactions.
• Adherence to the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices, including machine troubleshooting and maintenance (PM).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift and material handling experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude verified through testing.

Responsibilities

• Advanced machine operation including independent troubleshooting, maintenance, machine interventions, and machine change overs.
• Perform daily safety checks to ensure safe work habits and correct hazards.
• Perform all required quality activities and related documentation.
• Execute daily machine maintenance activities and preventive/predictive maintenance work orders.
• Assist Advanced Operator Technicians with installation, replacement and improvements.
• Support Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Quality documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Job Summary

Supporting the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence and under the direction of the Operations Team Lead and/or Department Manager, the Operator Technician is responsible for high speed manufacturing of metal food packaging through machine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Job Duties

• Advanced machine operation including independent troubleshooting, maintenance, machine interventions, and machine change overs.
• Perform daily / department Safety checks to ensure safe work habits exist and to correct hazards.
• Perform all required quality activities and related documentation to ensure meeting all customer expectations.
• All daily machine maintenance activities, preventative/predictive maintenance work orders and conducting/performing breakdown repairs.
• Assist Advanced Operator Technicians with Installation, Replacement and Mechanical Operational improvements.
• Maintain and improve on all established Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence activities and programs.
• Support all inventory management activities as assigned.
• General Forklift operation and material movements as assigned.
• Timely support of all hold material processing including sorting and inspection.
• Material receipt, storage and inventory maintenance of chemicals used in the processing of metal food packaging.
• General Housekeeping and 5S of assigned areas.
• Shall understand the Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP Principle and Food Safety Standard.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• Strong written/verbal communication skills in English as a single business language.
• Computer skills at level that can support the ability to complete inventory-based transactions.
• Demonstratable adherence to the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices, including experience in machine troubleshooting and maintenance, including preventive maintenance
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Forklift and Material handing experience preferred.
• Mechanical Aptitude and Proficiency as verified through standardized mechanical testing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office/lab area. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees). Environment is subject to strong vibrations, and exposure to frequent visual and audible alarms. The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, odors and chemicals used in metal manufacturing process. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, grip, pull, feel and talk or hear. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, including while working in confined spaces. The employee will need to work at computer and other electronic screens. The team member must occasionally lift and or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift between 1- 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. Ability to work on, in, and around conveyors and high-speed mechanical equipment in a manufacturing and warehouse environment required.

Average hours per week: 40 or 36/48 alternating

Usual shift worked is: 8 or 12 hours

Stand 90% Sit 10%
Walk 90% Lift 60%
Squat 60% Crawl 10%
Climb 20% Bend (90 degrees) 40%
Twist (30 degrees) 50% Reach above shoulders 35%
Kneel 40% Work at heights 5-30 ft 35%
Work at heights 30+ ft 25%
Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time.

This Position Requires Ability To Lift

• Up to 15 lbs Frequently
• 16-30 lbs Frequently
• 31-50 lbs Frequently
• 51-75 lbs Occasionally
• 76-100 lbs Not required
• Over 100 lbs Not required

Must be willing to work all rotating or permanent shifts, including day and night 8 and/or 12 hour shifts, weekends and holidays.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

At Trivium, we believe that people perform at their best when they can bring their true selves to work. That’s why we hire diverse talent at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome colleagues of every background, identity and perspective, because our people like our customers come from all over the world. Creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s business critical. When our people belong, they deliver their best work, and together we achieve more.