Control Technician

Current Lighting Employee Co LLC • Christiansburg, VA

5h

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Technician supports manufacturing operations through hands-on setup, modification, relocation, and improvement of production lines, equipment, workstations, and material flow systems. The role works with production, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams on plant layout changes, new assembly-area launches, and projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

The position calls for broad technical and fabrication skills, problem-solving ability, and manufacturing experience. The technician turns improvement plans and layout concepts into safe, functional, sustainable shop-floor solutions. Work takes place regularly in both an office/engineering setting and on the manufacturing floor, with direct interaction with production teams and exposure to machinery, tooling, moving equipment, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production support, equipment installation, fabrication, maintenance, construction, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, basic electrical systems, pneumatic systems, industrial equipment, and general fabrication practices.
• Ability to read and follow layouts, technical drawings, schematics, manuals, sketches, measurements, and work instructions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and material-handling equipment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and support projects throughout different areas of the facility.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely work at various heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree, certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience setting up, modifying, relocating, or removing manufacturing equipment, assembly lines, or workstations.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, kaizen, visual management, and material flow concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized production or maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and set up production lines, assembly areas, workstations, fixtures, racks, carts, and material presentation systems.
• Support the launch and installation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production areas.
• Relocate production lines, equipment, workstations, utilities, and material storage locations as part of plant layout changes.
• Disassemble and remove production lines, equipment, workstations, and supporting structures being relocated, replaced, or taken out of service.
• Assist with plant layout modifications to improve safety, material flow, space utilization, ergonomics, and production efficiency.
• Perform hands-on continuous improvement work, including fabrication, assembly, mounting, guarding, labeling, and workplace organization.
• Use layouts, drawings, sketches, measurements, and project plans to complete line moves and improvement activities accurately.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, maintenance, material handling, and safety personnel during installations, moves, and project work.
• Identify practical improvements to equipment placement, operator movement, point-of-use storage, material flow, and workstation design.
• Support kaizen events, 5S activities, visual management improvements, waste reduction projects, and facility organization efforts.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, lifting equipment, and other shop equipment.
• Provide mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and general technical support during equipment and production-line setup when qualified and authorized.
• Assist with testing, adjustment, startup, and turnover of newly installed or relocated production lines and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, equipment changes, layout updates, and project status.
• Promote and support safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work around active production equipment and support projects during planned line moves or production changes.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match.
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations.
• Access to learning courses through LinkedIn Learning.
• Management and leadership development.
• Regular manager check-ins to support performance and career growth.
• Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure.
• Recognition awards.
• Time off.

What This Job Offers

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