Job Description

Do you have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience?

Do you like being on schedule with minimum defects?

Do you prefer to take ownership of your work?

We are looking for a:

Operator Technician- 1st and 2nd Shifts

We are Faber-Castell Cosmetics, a division of Faber-Castell (you know us for our pencils and pens). We have taken our expertise to the cosmetic industry. We are one of the leading providers of private label cosmetic pencils (face, eye, lip, and nail). We are almost 800 employees worldwide with production facilities in Germany and Brazil Our clients are well known brands in cosmetics and we are bringing our state-of-the-art facilities, process, and knowledge to Elgin, IL. You can learn more about us at https://faber-castell-cosmetics.com/ Help us color the world!

In this role, you will take ownership of your work and outcomes by operating your equipment to safety and quality standards. Work on machines that produce our cosmetic pencils, stamps them, and/or packages them (clean room environment). Ensure equipment is maintained properly and handle any troubleshooting. Your attention to detail will be useful while conducting in-process quality checks you will take the necessary actions on non-compliance pieces. Use your problem-solving abilities to determine the root cause. Your understanding of quality control and work requests will ensure our documentation is always up to date.

This position will be ideal for you if you:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Have at least 5 years of hands-on machine operator experience

• Able to do minor maintenance work on machines
• Are organizedAre able to follow a written process
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Can regularly lift, push, or move up to 50 pounds
• Can regularly climb a ladder/steps

In return you will receive competitive pay and full benefits.

Ready to get started? Send us your resume.

Independently operate production line while following the guidelines for safety and productivity. Ensuring quality standards while maintaining KPIs.Responsibilities:Operate equipment in accordance to safety, quality, and standard work guidelinesTake ownership of KPIs and process, drive improvement within, and coordinate activities within/across line teamsConduct in-process quality checksTake necessary actions for non-complianceComplete root cause problem solving and action planning as requiredConduct daily autonomous maintenance (AM) activitiesConduct systematic troubleshooting and basic maintenance on assemble line to maximize up-timeDocument work request to facilitate short and medium range maintenance plansMaintain and document work in-progress and completedComplete all documents as required(setting up of machine, changing work process)Other duties as requestedRequirementsKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Safety – Zero unsafe acts and conditions5S ComplianceIn-process Scrap – less than xx MU%Defects – less than xx PPMFirst Pass Yield – minimum of xx%Mean Time between Failure – no more than xxOverall Equipment Effectiveness – no less than xx%Schedule Compliance – no less than xx%Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing with hands-on mechanical positions, or a combination of experience with education.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong organizational skillsKnowledge of basic Lean principles and tools including 5S, Standard Work, and AM Steps 1-3Able to follow written processesBasic equipment/mechanical troubleshooting knowledgeTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee will regularly lift, push, or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly climb a ladder and/or steps.Work EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Understand statistical process control, translating product specifications to finished goods.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• High School / GED