Production Technician

The Timken Company; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and hygiene is seeking a Production Technician in Bowling Green, KY. This role involves operating equipment safely, maintaining product quality, and ensuring seamless communication across shifts. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication and machine knowledge while being accountable for their work. Opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, reflecting the company's commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Scholarship program for children of employees

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve Tech 1 skill level within 18 months.
• Supports all safety enablers positively.

Responsibilities

• Operates process & equipment efficiently and safely.
• Maintains quality by checking product specifications regularly.
• Completes documentation and data files during production.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Machine Knowledge

Process Knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Production Technician

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Work within Essity safety standards with a responsibility for others too Regarding process skills/tasks: Operates process & equipment efficiently. Able to consistently apply the necessary standards to keep the process under control. Regarding Mechanical skills/tasks: Understands the Operation and equipment, what it does/how it works & can carry out CIL tasks and perform simple maintenance tasks. Lead small change-overs Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according to Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well with other persons involved in running the machine Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation. Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting and blocking if necessary. Complete all required documentation and data files during production.

What You Will Do

• Completes BOS observations and gives meaningful feedback
• Work within Essity safety standards with a responsibility for others
• Operates process & equipment efficiently
• Is accountable for the performance of his/her equipment.
• Able to consistently apply the necessary standards to keep the process under control.
• Develops standards (CL, CIL, PM, OPL, WPS, etc.) through observation to gain deep understanding of the equipment.
• Troubleshoots stops in a structured way using the available tools
• Understands the Operation and equipment, what it does/how it works & can carry out CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate)tasks and perform simple maintenance tasks.
• Support changeovers
• Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well with other persons involved in running the machine.
• Maintain optimal housekeeping.
• Secure the quality level of the products by regularly checking against the product specification, rejecting and blocking if necessary.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during production.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School or GED required
• Must be able to achieve Tech 1 skill level within 18 months

• Supports all safety enablers and initiatives in a positive manner

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively train others
• Displays effective conflict resolution skills
• Strong machine and process knowledge
• Effective facilitation skills
• Displays effective leadership style by leading by example
• Displays behaviors and attitudes consistent with ESSITY core values

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

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Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date: 26 Jun 2025 Job Requisition ID: Essity253839