Technical Operator
Core
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment to ensure product quality and minimize downtime.
Role type
Manufacturing Technical Operator
Builds
Nutritious 'better-for-you' snacks (e.g., MadeGood, GOOD TO GO)
Domain
Food manufacturing / Snack production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical aptitude, equipment operation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, quality checks, documentation, safety compliance, shift work adaptability
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), training new staff
Technologies
Automated or semi-automated production machinery
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor production machinery according to SOPs; Perform equipment set-up, calibration, and changeovers; Conduct in-process quality checks; Troubleshoot equipment issues and make minor mechanical adjustments; Perform basic maintenance checks and preventative tasks; Complete production logs and downtime reports; Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams; Participate in health and safety meetings and audits; Support continuous improvement activities; Train or mentor new or temporary staff.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC