Production Technician I

Liberty Diversified International; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,401 - 43,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International is seeking a Paper Production Technician I in Minnesota. This role includes responsibilities for Utility Technician, Winder Assistant Technician, and Inbound Technician duties, with a focus on safety and process efficiency.

The successful candidate will operate various manufacturing equipment, complete customer orders, and train apprentices. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and prior manufacturing experience.

Compensation starts at $26.75 per hour with comprehensive benefits including insurance and profit sharing options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• Mobile Equipment and Overhead Crane certified.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete customer orders with JDEdwards operation software.
• Assist in machine set-up and operation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment, directing issues to proper personnel.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JDEdwards

Forklift

40-ton crane

Job description

Job Description

Paper Production Technician I is responsible for performing work duties of three identified skills/jobs as the skill is learned and certified: Utility Technician, Winder Assistant Technician, and Inbound Technician. Additionally, the Paper Production Technician II will train, and develop a competency in a cross-over skill from Paper Production Technician II role. Proficiency of each skill is acquired through a combination of academic training and testing, and on‑the‑job training/demonstration of skill.

This position works a DuPont Schedule consisting of 12 hour rotating shifts – working nights, days, and weekends. Working 14 days out of a 28 day cycle.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all required training/demonstration hours, successfully pass all required tests, successfully complete all safety requirements and OJT (on the job) training and SOP’s (standard operating procedures).
• Complete and prepare customer orders with the JDEdwards (operation software).
• Create and submit work orders (repairs) as needed to ensure notification to responsible departments of necessary reports. Ensures work orders are completed in a manner that provides all the details and information necessary to effectively review and prioritizes submitted work orders.
• Housekeeping, HSG attendance/participation, support mill goals, maintain a safe work environment, identify opportunities for process improvement (act on them), and maintain a professional working relationship with all team members.
• Assist in threading of the machine during paper break events. Helping to remove can wraps during breaks.
• Assist in fabric and rope changes on the paper machine.
• Train apprentices to learn machine duties to increase production, execute preventive maintenance on machines to prevent downtime and to ensure a sustainable and well‑trained workforce.

Utility Technician

• Responsible for assisting in the operation of stock preparation equipment in a highly automated paper mill. Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the operation of all plant systems on a continuous basis. Operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and SOP.
• Assist in bypass processing equipment using air, manual hand, and chain valves as needed.
• Use LOTO (Lock out tag out) / line break to ensure zero energy and unplug stock prep cleaners and equipment.
• Loads and unloads supplies with a forklift. Loads/off loads parts, chemical totes, and materials using a forklift. Operate skid steer w/grapple bucket and move paper/materials as needed. Operate bale clamp truck/turn a fork truck to move and dump dumpsters. Operate Scissor lift when needed. Certified and operate a 40‑ton hoist crane, clamshell hoist and deck crane hoists.
• Operates a high‑pressure washer to unplug and clean equipment when needed.
• Communicates process events to both supervisors and on‑coming shift team members.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment, processes, and operational anomalies. Direct equipment issues to proper personnel (CRO, Control Room Operator/Team Leader/Maintenance Tech) to correct problems as they occur.

Winder Assistant Technician

• Assist in machine set‑up based on specifications, trouble‑shooting problems and coming up with solutions.
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair. Inspect machine/equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, and leaks.
• Read, follow, and complete our customer trim schedule. Assist in setting up cutting slitters to cut rolls to customer specifications. Cut cores using an electric core saw to correct sized cores. Operate conveyor system, measure and label rolls, record data and ensure roll meets all visual quality specs (monitor web detection system).
• Fill and thread automatic banding system. Remove stub (butt) rolls to proper staging area.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment, using hand tools, or request that repair and maintenance work be performed.
• Assist in setting up and operating production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and SOP. Change out slitter blades and bands as needed.
• Performs LOTO (lock out tag out) of associated equipment.
• Responsible for communicating process events to DE Tech’s, supervisors, and on‑coming shift team members.
• Certified and operate a 40‑ton crane to move spools and paper roll. Operate skid steer w/grapple attachment to move paper.

Inbound Technician

• Safely unload bales from trailers. Ensure safe bale moving, feeding, and stacking is performed. Ability to stack bales in warehouse using bale clamp truck. Safely run bales over wire cutter to ensure even and proper feed.
• Monitors quality of incoming OCC materials. Quality checks/identifies and segregates bales that are of questionable quality.
• Effectively communicates to carriers/drivers to ensure accuracy in information shared, and to provide good customer service.
• Clean and inspect bale clamp trucks. Report all repairs needed to TL/Maintenance and report in logbook and e‑logger. Refuel trucks as needed.
• Operate hydraulic dock lock/bridge to ensure safe operation in and out of trailers.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• Mobile Equipment and Overhead Crane certified.
• Ability and desire to work rotating 12‑hour work shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Proficient in the use of JDEdwards.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good leadership skills.
• Teamwork.
• Good working knowledge of using a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Good communication skills: the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, sometimes in highly complex, technical situations.
• Good Leadership skills: the ability to lead others calmly through challenging circumstances and situations.
• Be a safety champion, highly motivated and results oriented team member.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting pay rate for this position is $26.75 per hour plus $0.75 hourly night shift differential pay. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift.
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.