Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Values and ethics; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Ear plugs

Security and Safety

Bondable; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Type of Product Power tools

Type of Operation Packaging; Blending

Workers Supervised Tobacco processing machine operators

Work Setting Tobacco products plant

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Area of Specialization

Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling; Start-up and testing; Stainless steel welding; Rigging and handling; Optical alignment; Development of facilities and systems; Development of production processes; Development of safety and fire prevention plans; Centering and setting to elevation; Bearing, seals and packing; Troubleshooting; Shutdown operations; Laser levelling/aligning

Additional Skills

Supervise other workers; Perform corrective machine adjustments; Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities; Clean machines and immediate work areas; Record production information

Area of Work Experience Repair

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Tool grinders; Heat exchangers; High speed packaging equipment; Hand tools; Fans and blowers; Electrical and electronic controls; Conveyor; Multi-functional process control machinery; Automated and robotic system

Major Work Area Service; Maintenance; Machine set-up; Overhaul

Level of Expertise Technician

Specific Skills

Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines; Repair or replace defective machinery parts; Operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves; Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products; Operate machinery to process and bottle, can or otherwise package alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages; Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions; Make adjustments to process variables; Maintain shift log of production and other data; Develop manufacturing and processing procedures; Develop and carry out health, safety and fire prevention plans; Develop and carry out work study; Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs; Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions; Construct foundations for machinery; Collect and analyze data and samples; Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards; Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation); Perform routine maintenance work on machinery; Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports; Set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes

Experience 5 years or more

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English