Production Technician: Quality, Troubleshooting & Training

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Illinois is seeking a Production Technician to support efficient, quality-driven production across assigned lines. You will operate, change over and troubleshoot equipment, train others when needed, and maintain accurate QC records and logs to uphold quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of inventory control, forklift operation, OSHA certification, and experience with SAP.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of processing or packaging machines.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level.
• Able to assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunctiontroubleshooting.
• Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance.
• Able to maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance.
• Keeps detailed log books: Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter.
• Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality: Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties.
• Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems.
• Understands principles of inventory control.
• Has knowledge of the plant's products and goals.
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories.
• Has a general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business.

Skills

Strong communication

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Illinois is seeking a Production Technician to support efficient, quality-driven production across assigned lines. You will operate, change over and troubleshoot equipment, train others when needed, and maintain accurate QC records and logs to uphold quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of inventory control, forklift operation, OSHA certification, and experience with SAP.