HiFyve is hiring an Automated Filling & Packaging Lead in Wichita, KS!
Pay: $23 - $25/hour + 3% annual bonus
Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM 30-minute lunch
Location: Wichita, KS
Benefits: Full benefits package Overtime available
About the Role
The Automated Filling & Packaging Lead oversees daily production performance, equipment setup, and troubleshooting of automated and semi-automated filling and packaging systems. This hands-on technical leadership role primarily supports automated grease cartridge filling lines while assisting with PLC/HMI controls, equipment adjustments, operator training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position focuses on maintaining equipment reliability, product quality, safety, and production efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
Lead daily setup, operation, troubleshooting, and production execution of two automated grease cartridge filling and packaging lines
Monitor PLC/HMI controls, equipment sequencing, sensors, actuators, alarms, and interlocks to identify and resolve equipment issues
Manage approved PLC recipes, HMI settings, and operating parameters while documenting authorized adjustments and verifying results
Provide technical support for pail and drum fillers, bottling equipment, automated labeling, pallet conveyors, and shrink-wrapping systems
Verify equipment readiness, product specifications, packaging materials, and bill of materials (BOM) requirements before production and changeovers
Monitor fill weights, capping, carton counts, packaging quality, equipment downtime, and overall production performance
Troubleshoot mechanical and automation issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate complex repairs with Maintenance
Partner with production operators and supporting departments to minimize downtime and meet production schedules and shipping deadlines
Maintain accurate equipment settings, production documentation, and records of approved process changes
Train and coach operators on equipment setup, operating procedures, quality checks, and basic troubleshooting
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce waste, shorten changeovers, and increase production efficiency
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and workplace safety requirements
Maintain organized production areas, follow FIFO inventory practices, and ensure proper handling of product waste streams
Communicate equipment concerns, production delays, quality issues, and safety risks to management
Support production needs through overtime as required
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or industrial production experience, including troubleshooting and quality control
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose equipment problems and support production operations
Experience with automated filling or packaging equipment preferred
Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, machine sequencing, and industrial controls preferred
Knowledge of PLC inputs/outputs, electrical or pneumatic diagrams, and equipment recipe management preferred
Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
Ability to monitor production schedules, prioritize tasks, and maintain quality standards
Experience training operators, developing standard work procedures, or serving in a lead role preferred
Technical certificate or associate degree in Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk throughout the shift, bend, reach, and climb stairs
Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
Must be fluent in English
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