CI Technician

Precision Inc • Humboldt, IA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Technician supports manufacturing operations by implementing and sustaining initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and workplace organization. The role assists with fabricating, installing, and maintaining improvement solutions and provides production support as needed. It partners with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and implement and sustain process improvements.

The position is based on-site in Humboldt, Iowa, on the first shift, with 0–5% travel. It reports to the Plant Manager and is classified as non-exempt, Grade 3, and full-time. The work environment is usually loud and includes frequent exposure to hot and humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outdoor conditions. Required protective equipment includes steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, protective gloves, and hearing protection; additional PPE may be required depending on the work area.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. Related experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, workplace organization, production, or manufacturing is preferred. The role requires mechanical aptitude, safe use of tools and fabrication equipment, effective communication and analytical skills, reliability, and the ability to take initiative and work independently at times. A valid state driver’s license and forklift license are required, and the employee must be able to obtain PPI Weld Certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely construct and install improvement solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to understand and relay safety and quality information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including listening, asking questions, and communicating respectfully with coworkers and management.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently at times.
• Reliability and openness to a flexible schedule.
• Computer comprehension, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and various PPI system applications.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Forklift license.
• Ability to obtain PPI Weld Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience participating in continuous improvement, workplace organization, Lean manufacturing, or related manufacturing improvement activities.
• Ability to read basic drawings, layouts, sketches, and work instructions.
• Prior experience in production and/or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to identify improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and support implementation and sustainment of process improvements.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, implementation, and optimization of workstations, material flow systems, and workplace organization solutions.
• Implement and sustain initiatives involving workplace organization, visual management, standardized work, material flow, waste elimination, and mistake proofing.
• Fabricate, modify, install, maintain, prototype, and test workstations, fixtures, carts, racks, visual controls, and other improvement solutions.
• Safely operate fabrication equipment, hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment as required.
• Assist with training employees on updated processes, procedures, and work instructions resulting from improvement initiatives.
• Perform production support duties as assigned while supporting continuous improvement objectives.
• Regularly participate in additional job-related training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED