Setup/Changeover Technician
Merit is a contract manufacturer that makes personal care products, cleaning products, and much more. We formulate, mix, bottle, and ship products for nationwide brands.
Merit is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where we have two facilities less than a mile apart. We've poured over 15 million products and served over 13 million end users. Our continued growth has forced us to move locations 3 times in the last 3 years, and while we don't expect to need a new warehouse soon, we aren't planning to slow down.
Merit is going to keep growing and this is your chance to be a part of that success story.
Merit prides itself on growing its leaders from within and has a strong emphasis on giving our employees the tools needed to excel at their role and pursue new internal opportunities that will continue to keep them motivated, challenged, and continually learning.
Setup/Changeover Technician is responsible for safe and accurate line setups that produce good quality product with minimal scrap or downtime.
Key responsibilities include:
Understand daily schedule and ensure line changeovers are completed in a timely manner
Set up equipment accurately so that first units produced after changeover meet quality standards
Retrieve bulk totes from compounding as needed to support production; ensure quality processes are followed
Tear down equipment in a way that prevents damage or loss; maintain organization of line-specific parts
Conduct thorough cleaning of primary equipment, change parts, hoses and pipes as required
Evaluate wear parts and ensure replacement; escalate to supervisor if inventory levels become low
Follow all SOPs, especially those related to PPE, quality approval and product quality
Assist Production Manager with project tasks as directed
Other duties as assigned.
This is a 40 hour plus per week position. We staff our production team Mondays through Fridays with a standard 8-10 hour shift. Some weekend work will likely also be required.
Qualifications include:
Good mechanical ability
Basic math skills
Ability to work with a wide variety of people
Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Follows instructions
Physical requirements include:
Ability to lift up 50 lbs
Ability to stand for majority of workday
Benefits include:
Healthcare
Dental
Flexible Time Off Policy
Performance Bonus Opportunities
Year End Bonus Opportunity
Company events Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
