Arbetsbeskrivning

At Orkla House Care, we help people achieve that great feeling of completing a painting project successfully- by providing high-quality tools and guidance. We’re a positive and dedicated team working together to reach our goals, and we’re now looking for a motivated Production Technician to join our team in Bankeryd!

The Production Technician is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production. This role acts as a technical interface between Design, Production, Quality, and Maintenance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, operational reliability, and productivity.

In this role, you’ll play an important part in developing smarter, safer, and more efficient production – helping us make great products even better!

Your main areas of responsibility:

• Analyze, develop, and improve existing production flows, methods, and equipment.
• Participate in the industrialization of new or modified products, including the development of manufacturing methods, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Lead and contribute to improvement projects related to productivity, efficiency, quality, health, and safety.
• Design layouts, workflows, and line balancing for production lines.
• Support operators and production teams in root cause investigations.
• Work with standardization and documentation of processes.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department regarding machine performance, downtime, and investment planning.
• Participate in the procurement and implementation of new equipment and tools.
• Ensure that production processes meet requirements for quality, environmental standards, and workplace safety.
• Establish, maintain, and revise PFMEA and control plans for existing processes
• When needed, perform process and method development in connection with product-related projects and contribute to the technical advancement of new and existing production equipment
• Continuously perform value stream mapping (VSM) as a basis for improvement activities and for monitoring the effects of implemented improvements
• When required, prepare documentation and supporting materials for CAPEX related to efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety
• Initiate, lead, and follow up assigned projects according to the established internal project process

Qualifications:

• Technical education at upper secondary or university level, or equivalent experience - preferably related to production, mechanical engineering, or automation.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in machine or process optimization.
• Understanding of LEAN principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and vision systems is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with CAD, measurement technology, and production planning is a plus.
• Good command of Swedish and English, spoken and written.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is analytical and structured, with a proactive and hands-on approach. You enjoy solving practical challenges and finding ways to make processes more efficient and reliable.

You communicate clearly and collaborate well across different teams and functions, contributing to a positive and solution-focused work environment. You have a genuine interest in technology, quality, and continuous improvement, and take pride in seeing results from your work.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, background, or abilities. If you are motivated and have relevant experience, we welcome your application - even if you don’t meet every requirement. We believe that different skills and experiences bring unique value, and you might be the right fit for our team!

What can Orkla House Care offer you?

At Orkla House Care, you can be part of an international company with a dynamic and supportive work environment. We value collaboration, development, and innovation, and you can work closely with engaged colleagues across borders.

This is a full-time position located at our office in Bankeryd, Sweden.

Please submit your application by November 16th at the latest.

If you have any questions related to the role, you are welcome to contact our Technical Manager, Henrik Gotmark, [email protected].

For more information about Orkla House Care, please visit our website: https://www.orklahousecare.com/

We look forward to receiving your application!