Production Technician 2 - 2nd shift

RR Donnelley & Sons; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider of marketing and supply chain solutions as a Production Technician. In this dynamic role, you will oversee machine operations, ensure quality control, and lead a dedicated team to meet production goals. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll utilize your skills in troubleshooting and communication to drive success. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the customer journey. Embrace the chance to grow with an innovative firm that values talent and dedication.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of machine components and ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials into the machine efficiently.
• Perform quality checks on finished products and resolve issues.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Attention to detail

Leadership ability

Ability to multi-task

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Pallet jack

Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and worldwide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Position Summary: Responsible for meeting production goals/quality, machine operation and set up, delegation of labor, leading a team, and ensuring enough of the proper materials are staged at the machine. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment. Additionally fulfills the job duties of a Production Technician 1 Feeder/Strapper as required.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Load and unload material into machine (30%)
• Perform and validate proper machine component set up (20%)
• Manage machine performance using a computer interface, requiring the use of a keyboard and mouse to point and click on work assignments and take corrective action when prompted by error message (15%)
• Apply troubleshooting skills for various machine components (15%)
• Perform quality checks (QC) on finished products (10%)
• Resolve machine productivity and product quality issues without assistance (5%)
• Analyze and report critical objective data and information to production lead/supervisor, recommending improved machine use, quality control, and staff utilization (5%)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach team members (varying crew size)
• Adhere to housekeeping standards
• Support and comply with safety and security policies to promote a healthy work environment
• Collect machine performance information and enter data into MS Excel spreadsheet (if applicable)
• Maintain open communication with the team
• Participate in the Team Business Meetings
• Share equipment knowledge with team members
• Responsible for quality, output, and production goals
• Support and comply with internal and external audits, including providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and maintaining evidence that internal controls are performed
• Operate a pallet jack
• Pull samples of finished products as needed
• Work knowledge of machine components & manufacturing operations
• Make minor non-mechanical adjustments, such as jams and machine calibration, to ensure safety and maintenance procedures are followed
• Read and respond to machine digital interface/error messages

PT1 - Palletizer Duties: Ensures finished goods are properly palletized, instructs Logistics Technician, prepares finished products per USPS standards, responds to display screens, and manages multiple work orders.

PT1 - Feeder Duties: Loads/unloads materials, responds to indicator lights/display screens, adjusts machine components, verifies correct materials, and performs basic setup and troubleshooting.

Work overtime as needed to meet production commitments.

Qualifications

Education & Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication in English
• Strong knowledge of machine components and manufacturing operations

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• 1-3 years related experience
• Ability to multi-task and work with urgency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to assess obstacles and take corrective actions
• Mathematical skills, ability to read machine reports
• Leadership ability (one machine)
• Computer skills preferred

Additional Information

The pay range is $18.00/hr + $1.25/hr shift differential, with variations based on location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), insurance, tuition assistance, and more. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.