Job Openings Senior Cigarette Packer Technician

About the job Senior Cigarette Packer Technician

Job Title: Senior Cigarette Packer Technician

Department: Production / Packaging
Reports To: Packaging Supervisor / Production Manager
Location: [Insert Location]

Job Summary:

The Senior Cigarette Packer Technician is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the cigarette packing process to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves supervising packing line operations, troubleshooting machinery, leading technical adjustments, and training junior operators and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Operations

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain cigarette packing machines (e.g., HLP, GD, or Molins packers).

  • Set up and adjust equipment according to production schedules and product specifications.

  • Ensure optimal machine performance to achieve target output and minimize waste.

  • Verify packaging quality (e.g., seal integrity, labeling, wrapping, and carton appearance).

2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • Conduct routine preventive maintenance and inspections on packing machines.

  • Diagnose and correct mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic faults promptly.

  • Collaborate with the maintenance team for complex repairs and system upgrades.

3. Quality and Compliance

  • Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, and quality assurance procedures.

  • Monitor product standards and implement corrective actions for deviations.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and tobacco regulations.

4. Team Leadership and Training

  • Supervise and guide packing line operators and junior technicians.

  • Provide on-the-job training for machine operation, safety, and maintenance.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects.

5. Documentation and Reporting

  • Record production data, downtime, and maintenance activities accurately.

  • Prepare daily performance reports and highlight key issues to management.

  • Participate in shift handovers and technical meetings.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

  • Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).

Experience:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in cigarette or high-speed packaging operations.

  • Strong knowledge of packing machinery (GD, Focke, Molins, etc.).

  • Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and automation systems.

Skills:

  • Excellent mechanical and technical aptitude.

  • Leadership and team coordination skills.

  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

  • Ability to work in shifts and under pressure.

  • Good communication and documentation abilities.

Working Conditions:

  • Factory/production floor environment.

  • Shift-based work (day/night/weekend rotation).

  • Exposure to tobacco and production-related materials.

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times.


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