Production Technician

Job Description

Production Technician – Cosmetics Manufacturing

Who we are:

Capsum is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the world of cosmetics and made itself a key actor in the beauty industry over the past ten years. We are an innovative contract manufacturer that works as a partner for upcoming beauty brands as well as historical groups all over the world. 

Our revolutionary production site based in Austin is a turning point in our will to put sustainability as a main driver of our evolution. 

Capsum has at heart to keep its familial atmosphere in every aspect of the business. All employees are involved in making positive changes in tomorrow’s world and in being a part of Capsum’s success.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot production equipment such as high-speed automated lines, different types of fillers, home-built machines, cartoners, inkjets, labelers, and laser marking systems
• Set-up each production equipment
• Work closely with the different departments to insure smooth start-up of the production lines
• Analyze, assess, and record any deviation or change in the packing processes
• Disassemble, clean and re-assemble each production equipment
• Start creating new formats on the production lines
• Perform the maintenance of each packaging equipment following specific work instructions
• Use our CMMS system to perform periodic inventories of the spare parts 
• Tidy-up and organize workshops and parts storage areas
• Occasionally re-work mechanical parts using power tools such as drill presses, angle grinders or thread mills

What We are Looking For:

• Excellent and proven technical skills
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and electrical equipment in packaging processes 
• Capabilities to adapt quickly and be opened to change
• Good communication skills and ability to describe problematics (oral and written)
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Demonstrate abilities to respect a schedule and prioritize tasks
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Commitment to health and safety standards and environmental regulations
• Knowledge of CGMP, OTC and ISO 22716 standards
• 2-years technical degree or 3 years of experience (ideally in cosmetics, food & beverages, pharmaceutical)

Your Crafted Benefits Package:

15 Vacation Days each year plus 14 additional paid days off (Sick/Personal/Holidays)

Medical/Dental/Vision - 80% paid by Capsum

401k with company match of 4%

Up to 15% bonus potential

One offered lunch per week