Process Technician

giorgiglobal; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group in Lackawanna County, PA seeks a Maintenance Specialist to oversee control environments for washers, can washing equipment, and wastewater systems. You will perform basic lab tests (pH, titration, conductivity) and operate pumps, pH controllers, and tank level sensors while coordinating repair tasks and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities include line and lab support, documenting problems, maintaining logbooks, and ensuring safety with PPE and MSDS guidance.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all process equipment to meet and establish production demands.
• Perform laboratory testing on POTW permit parameters (pH, COD, Fluorides, Mn).
• Oversee and perform basic mechanical repairs on pumps, mixers and sensors.
• Troubleshoot wash and wastewater changes and respond with chemical/process adjustments.
• Maintain awareness of line issues, process settings, and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

D Crews- Nights 7pm-7am

Position Summary

This position will maintain and oversee the control environments for the washers and can washing equipment, coolant filtration systems and wastewater treatment systems for this facility. This will involve performing basic laboratory testing such as titrations, pH and conductivity measurements, as well as working with various types of pumps, mixers, chemical feeds, pH controllers and tank level reading equipment. This role will also require repair and replacement duties associated with the wastewater equipment and systems. Document ation of problems and maintenance of equipment and facility systems are also required.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Maintain all process equipment to meet and establish production demands.


• Line:


• Lab:


• Perform laboratory testing on a variety of POTW permit parameters such as pH, COD, Fluorides, and Manganese .


• Oversee and perform basic mechanical repairs on pumps, mixers, chemical feed lines, pH controllers and tank level reading equipment .


• Troubleshoot can washer bath and wastewater characteristic changes and provide chemical or process responses accordingly .


• Maintain awareness of can line issues, process settings, and quality .


• Wear proper PPE and gain familiarity with chemicals used throughout process, their hazards, and the appropriate response protocol in the event of an emergency . Reference MSDS.


• Complete process checks as required to maintain washer operation, coolant system and wastewater treatment .


• Adjust process settings based on key indicators (decorator trips, tear off rate, tooling usage, washer chemical usage, etc.) .


• Walk the production line from the washer infeed to the decorator infeed to proactively anticipate and eliminate potential line maintenance issues that may arise .


• Make up chemical day tanks for water and wastewater treatment processes .


• Perform routine process checks and maintenance on RO and soft water vessels .


• Produce a detailed shift handover at the beginning and end of each shift .


• Complete all daily housekeeping requirements, quality and processes checks, and answer AC/CAs related to assigned equipment.


• Maintain logbooks with production issues and corrective actions .


• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role .

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Engineering or Technical Degree preferred


• Prior Beverage Can Manufacturing experience a plus


• Good communication and organizational skills


• Must have basic skills with Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs /day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs /day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs /day)

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O 25-50+ lb - O

Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O 25-50+ lb - O

Stand C

Walk C

Sit O

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)

Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines

Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.