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PPE includes appropriate clothing (FR9), safety glasses, hard hat, and steel toed boots with metatarsal protection, hearing protection, and other safety equipment as required all provided by the company.\nThe successful candidate will:\nPreform setups, adjustments, and other modifications on the equipment\nBe responsible for the inspection and quality of the product\nInteract with other departments and company personnel\nWork with and assist Mechanical and Electrical maintenance techs as needed or required\nHave basic knowledge of the mechanical functions of machinery and perform some preventive and predictive maintenance.\nMust be able to work with little supervision to complete work on time\nMaintain a clean and organized work area\nComplete required daily paperwork and make computer entries\nFollow all safety rules including lockout procedures\nHave the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.\n Basic Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or GED.\nPosition requires a strong learning aptitude as 95% of the knowledge required must be learned on job.\nThe position requires an individual to stand, stoop, sit, climb steps and ladders, move equipment; bend, reach, lift at least 50 lbs. as needed while exercising good eye/hand coordination and depth perception.\nBasic computer skills for entering and retrieving data in a windows-based system.\nStrong reading for understanding and communication skills required.\nMust be willing to work flexible schedules, available for any shift including overtime and weekends as needed in a 24/7 operation. 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