We are currently recruiting for a Oven Technician for our client is a food manufactory located in the city of Santa Ana. 

SUMMARY:    

The primary function of an Oven Tech is to operate all ovens in a safe, efficient manner to ensure all product specifications are met.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

•  Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.

•  Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.

•  Comply with all GMP requirements.

•  Effective oral and written communication skills.

•  Ensures all paperwork is completed timely and accurately.  Communicates changes to the next shift.

•  Interacts with Process Operators to insure product is within product specifications prior to entering the ovens.

•  Conducts routine analytical quality tests to ensure product is within specifications.

•  Full knowledge of oven types and necessary adjustments to keep ovens operating efficiently and ensure product is within specifications.

•  Monitors ovens for any maintenance related items that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve the problem. Reports any operational issues to supervision.

•  Monitors the ovens and the baking procedures for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.

•  Communicates product specification issues with Quality and Supervisor/Manager.

•  Conducts weekly Preventive Maintenance on assigned ovens per PM Schedule.

•  Operates ovens with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.

•  Communicates with oncoming Oven Tech regarding the performance of each oven at shift change.

• Inspect and clean each band brush for metal twice per shift.

•  Able to properly complete and submit work orders as needed.

• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.

•  Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

•  Ability to read and record written specifications of product.

• Perform SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.

•  Perform all appropriate Quality and Food Safety testing and documentation as required.

•  Ability to work independently.

•  Notify Supervision of any issues.

•  Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.

•  All other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

An Oven Tech will be accountable to the Production Supervisor for fulfillment of his or her duties.  The performance of an Oven Tech will be measured to the degree of his or her production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas. 

EXPERIENCE:

Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.

EDUCATION:                

High School or equivalent.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and lift up to 50 lbs. and shared weight up to 100 lbs.  Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.