NPIC

Jr. Machine Technician

NPIC Plano, TX

Job Description

Classification

[Hourly/Nonexempt]

Reports to

[Maintenance Manager]

Date

Job Description

Summary/Objective-Perform maintenance duties in designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Install, operate, maintain and repair of equipment such as injection molding, extrusion, auto-packing, etc.

Essential Functions

  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing machine malfunctions and determining the cause with minimal downtime
  • Repairing: Disassembling machinery and replacing or repairing broken or malfunctioning parts
  • Adjusting: Calibrating and adjusting equipment to optimal specifications
  • Testing: Running initial batches and performing diagnostic tests to ensure the machine is running smoothly
  • Preventive maintenance: Completing scheduled maintenance.
  • Evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, or processes to meet requirements.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on injection molding, extrusion and auto-packaging machines, clean molds, augers, and other machinery as needed to ensure optimum performance.
  • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
  • Coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
  • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
  • Test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
  • Specify system components or coordinate modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Coordinate installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
  • Conduct research that tests, under direction of supervisor/manager, or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
  • Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.
  • Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
  • Analyze design, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the Functionality.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

  • Interpersonal and communication (written and oral in English) skills required to interact with various levels of plant personnel.
  • Experience with injection molding and/or extrusion manufacturing machines mandatory.
  • Must be detail-oriented, organized, and possess ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to operate in a team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet preventative maintenance goals within specified time constraints.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food scents, some food allergens, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Equipment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours and days of work varied depending on shift and production demands.

Travel

None.

Required Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent certificate with 2-4 years production maintenance experience required.

Preferred Education And Experience

Food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

NPIC is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law.

We take affirmative action to assure that all employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications and capabilities as well as valid job requirements, and that equal employment opportunities are provided with regard to all personnel actions.

Company Description

For 25 years, NPIC has proudly manufactured N-Bone® and Get Naked® natural pet treats. Where pet's health and well-being are first in everything that we do. That's why we formulate our treats to make your pet feel and be their best. Our treats help enrich the lives of pets, their owners' lives, and the relationship between the two of them.

For 25 years, NPIC has proudly manufactured N-Bone® and Get Naked® natural pet treats. Where pet's health and well-being are first in everything that we do. That's why we formulate our treats to make your pet feel and be their best. Our treats help enrich the lives of pets, their owners' lives, and the relationship between the two of them.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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