Lead Production Technician

Vartega • Denver, CO

266d

About The Position

The Lead Production Technician will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities in a manufacturing environment focused on carbon fiber recycling and product formation. This role involves operating specialized equipment, maintaining accurate production records, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The technician will also support equipment maintenance, assist in process expansion, and facilitate communication between teams to optimize manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Safety oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with Google Suite.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping, manifolds, and valves.
• Operator or maintenance experience in manufacturing or raw material production environment.
• Able to read and comply with all required documentation such as work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Able to record all process steps completed on paper and/or a computer.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Curious, with an interest in learning new skills and processes.
• Self-motivated, with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in environments with varying activities.
• Interest in growing a career in recycling, advanced materials, and/or cleantech.
• Able and willing to engage in manual production and equipment maintenance activities.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Trade Qualifications and/or technical associate's degree.
• Training in lean manufacturing, SixSigma, or other manufacturing methodology.
• Safety leadership training, or equivalent.
• Forklift Certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate carbon fiber process equipment for recycling and product formation.
• Record details of production and inventory accurately, completing work instructions manually and/or electronically.
• Communicate with management to optimize manufacturing and support with updating standard operating procedures, work instructions, and production tracking.
• Track and record production improvements through a change management database.
• Support in developing equipment maintenance plans and performing preventative maintenance.
• Assist engineering in process expansion, including equipment replacement and material handling automation.
• Support product logistics including storage, labeling, shipping, and tracking.
• Actively participate in Vartega's Health, Safety and Environmental management system.
• Serve as shift lead as needed, providing leadership and supervision for production technicians.
• Coordinate shift breaks to minimize downtime and maintain process efficiency.
• Ensure employees do not work unsupervised until training and qualification are complete.
• Ensure all production and inventory details are recorded accurately.
• Ensure all required tasks are performed correctly and timely, including cleaning and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, emphasizing quality and safety.
• Provide initial training of production personnel using established best practices.
• Assess proficiency of production staff and update training records accordingly.
• Report employee issues to management and collaborate to resolve them.
• Contribute to improvement of working conditions in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with management to continuously improve using lean, six-sigma, and other tools.
• Resolve non-conformance issues using established best practices.
• Facilitate communication between teams and management, including running daily production standup meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED