Washer Technician at GZ Industries

Responsibilities

•  Monitors the can washer and waste water treatment plant, ensuring they operate optimally at all times.
• Assists to monitor washer chemical levels, washer quality, washer agent concentration and treated water quality, and carries out corrective measures when required.
• Monitors DI water condition, initiates column change over and regeneration as required
• Monitors soluble oil system, maintains or adjusts concentration and biocide levels as required.
• Assists with daily calibration of laboratory instruments and proper alignment of measuring slopes.
• Performs various manual or mechanical production and support functions by operating, adjusting, repairing and maintaining the washer equipment when required.
• Complies with established job safety practices and standard operating procedures for safe performance of work assignments.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Performs filter changes when necessary.
• Ensures all specialized personal protective equipment is correctly used and maintained.
• Maintains, secures and sanitizes work tools.
• Turns off and locks out equipment when not in use.
• Acts as a back-up for other parts of the assembly line.
• Completes daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Makes adjustments as necessary to ensure products are in line with quality and design specifications.
• Maintains an awareness of, and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements.
• Performs troubleshooting on washer equipment when required.

Requirements

•  Minimum of a first degree or HND in Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Advanced skills (Journeyman / Trade Certificate level) required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, plumbing, carpentry, piping systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.