Job Description:
Job Description
Company: Mars Wrigley- Gainesville, GA Title: Technical Operator
Required Shift:
8 Hour Day Shift Monday – Friday
Job Purpose:
The Technical Operator is responsible for operating high-speed packaging machinery with attached downstream units at an expert level. Works with Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production and ancillary equipment in the functional area. This position is accountable for all production operations in the functional area. The incumbent must also possess a mechanical aptitude and skill level that is needed to perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities, routine production line repairs and project work. The position holder must be capable of operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting the installation of production equipment in their assigned area. The incumbent will plan and perform a variety of production-related duties requiring a functional degree of knowledge and skill.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- Must meet time in role (12+ months)
- Must have approval from line manager to apply
- Must currently be in good standing
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing/production experience
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
- Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
- Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
- Ability to read, write and speak English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment of high-speed production equipment
- This position requires a high level of mechanical aptitude in order to understand equipment operations and troubleshoot and solve mechanical issues.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast work environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under limited supervision, solving problems and implementing solutions to equipment. What will be your Key Responsibilities?
- Order materials in SAP/JDA and accurately operate software that controls our material delivery and inventory systems.
- Produce required amounts of finished goods based on FOB target by effectively supplying equipment with materials and products.
- Accurately document reports for production such as Waste disposal, HACCP and Quality checks as required by the standard.
- Perform accurate and timely changeovers to all equipment.
- Support coordination of production planning with the Logistics Team to meet customer service goals.
- Without guidance, the incumbent troubleshoots machinery breakdowns and short stops to promote productivity.
- Works closely with Maintenance Technician to learn advanced skill sets in order to perform troubleshooting in nonstandard conditions.
- Repair routine mechanical problems on assigned equipment.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities as planned.
- Understand and adhere to LOTO, Confined space, and all other plant safety/GMP requirements related to supporting machinery uptime.
- Understand MSE Theory and Concepts
- Perform AM activities to maintain the optimal efficiency of assigned equipment.
- Must effectively communicate with peers, PL,PC on a daily basis, and be willing to provide support where needed and complete other duties as assigned by Production Leader.
What can you expect from Mars?
- The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package
- To be respected and valued
- The Five Principles are at the center of every decision we make.
- The opportunity to work cross-functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
