Set Up Technician for Packaging Equipment Machine Operator and Pre-Roll Machine Operator

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

If you have mechanical knowledge of automated equipment, then this is the job for you! As the Set Up Technician for (Packaging Equipment and Pre-Roll Machine Operator)  you play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operation of equipment. You will be responsible for setting up equipment, operating machinery, troubleshooting and performing minor PMs to the equipment and ensuring quality is met along the way. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative, and forward- thinking.  This position is based out of Stayner, Ont.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for equipment set-up and change overs, operating and monitoring equipment during operation, performing in-process checks, adjusting as necessary in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform daily activities associated with maximizing up time for all automated activities, with specific focus on Hauni/Cantos automated equipment. This includes all associated processes including mechanical setup to meet production requirements, material prep for the machine and running the machine daily.
• Support daily cleaning and completion of sanitation logs as required
• Assist with development and stabilization of new and existing equipment
• Ensure and uphold quality standards throughout production run
• Complete hourly checks, fill out daily log book, support batch record completion.
• Perform minor and/or daily PMs to the machine and troubleshoot issues that may occur during operation of equipment
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and safely operate equipment
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Environment: (for production specific roles only)

• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and has good hand/eye coordination
• Physically able to perform occasional lifting, bending and twisting as well as the consistent maintenance of a clean work station
• Ability to lift 20-30 kg weight on a regular basis.
• Temperature controlled production environment, including cool and humid spaces

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.

You’ll need to have:
• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years working in a production environment with a mechanical background preferably in automation
• Experience with PLC and opti-vision system would be an asset
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Knowledge of Excel and software (Preferred)
• Previous knowledge of GPP, GAP and/or GMP regulations considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to carry out often repetitive tasks at a continuously high level of quality
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment and have good attention to detail
• Able to support overtime and weekend work, sometimes on short notice
• Must have a clear criminal background