Production Technician

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To safely operate area equipment to achieve throughput expectations in order to generate consistently high quality.

product as per the specifications set for the mill.

Along with the maintenance staff, safely participates in maintaining equipment within the operator’s skill level.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Responsible for producing quality product or furnish for the process in accordance with mill quality and safety

expectations.

· Works to become competent in all aspects of their assigned operating area.

· Is LOTO certified for all equipment the Technician is expected to operate and/or maintain.

· Helps with preparation and implementation of successful rotation between operating roles.

· Supports and participates in team development.

· Participates in performance feedback for staff in area and on team

· Provide ongoing feedback to team members and provide clarity of Ownership’s and personal responsibility

· Participates in personal training to ensure competency.

· Supports Operate and Maintain principle.

· Participates in maintenance down days and extended shutdowns within one’s skills and ability.

· Responsible for optimization of waste management and reduction of waste in assigned area.

· Exercises responsible environmental stewardship in all areas of work.

· Covers crew mates and other crews for meetings as required.

· Completes the daily rounds for all equipment in the area. Repairs or gets resources to repair equipment to

minimize down time. Generates work requests for work requiring follow-up.

· Complete operating P.M.’s and checks condition of all equipment in the area to ensure optimum performance.

· Helps to develop Safe and Standard Operating Procedures for the area.

· Uses troubleshooting checklists to solve operating problems.

· Uses logbooks (electronic and paper) to clearly, and completely communicate operating conditions.

· Fosters a strong working relationship with maintenance resources.

· Issues work requests as required.

· Ideas for improvements are communicated to the team and coordinators as appropriate.

· Communicates with upstream and downstream customers as needed in order to achieve a high degree of mill

uptime and product quality.

· Reports all downtime

· Works to resolve down grade issues in assigned area and assists other areas/teams to resolve their down

grade issues.

· Participates in mill trials, customer site visits and community mill tours.

· Is an ambassador for the mill and Arauco.

· Participates in project work.

· Participates in mill safety and environmental audits as assigned.

· Runs and tests all equipment as it becomes available...do not assume that it works!

· Has a general understanding and knowledge of the overall plant equipment and fire suppression systems, but

a detailed knowledge of the equipment and fire suppression systems in their assigned area.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Must be 18 years of age or older

- Minimum high school diploma

· Post-Secondary degree or diploma is an asset.

· Computer skills are desired. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel are an asset.

· Strong verbal and written and communication skills.

· Self-motivated and strong organizational skills.

· Ability to work in a team-based environment is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery. 

• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment. 

• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects. 

• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures 

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE/JOB FIT:

· Operate and Maintain Philosophy.

· Participate in a team-based environment to achieve superior business results.

· Willingness to cross train and support upstream and downstream customers.

· Participates in functional area meetings

· Is a leader in team approach to work and fostering the culture at Arauco.

· Supports and participates in the Operate and Maintain principles of Team Design.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with

teammates, contractors, and company contacts.

· Is an ambassador for Arauco at all times.

KEY SAFETY/HOUSEKEEPING REPONSIBILITIES:

· Own safety in your area. Is a model for safety performance.

· Maintains LOTO certification for equipment in the area.

· Ensures all equipment operates safely

· Participates in the development of safe and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

· Participates in Hazard Alert Program, Confined Space Program and Hot Works Program in area

· Will participate in Safety audits and maintain a safe working area for everyone in the mill.

· Safety will always be a consideration when planning any events or completing tasks

· Fully understanding fire suppression equipment in assigned area.

· Respects all Arauco safety procedures and guarding.

· Keeps area equipment and floor clean. Housekeeping is critical to the safety of the mill.

· Participates in all mill safety programs identified to maintain a high level of safety awareness in the mill.