Manufacturing Production Technician III

The Hillman Group, Inc.•East York, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Production Technician III will lead complex production processes for chain and fittings requiring precision, durability, and compliance with industry standards. Serve as a technical expert for forming, machining, and finishing operations. Drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and equipment performance. Candidates will initially train on 1st shift (6:00 AM to 4:00 PM) for approximately 3 to 6 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.
Advanced knowledge of forging, machining, and finishing processes required for high-strength chain and fittings production.
Ability to diagnose metallurgical or dimensional issues impacting product performance.
Skill in analyzing production and quality data to drive process improvements.
Knowledge of heat treatment processes and their impact on material properties.
Ability to mentor technicians and improve overall team capability.
Ability to operate independently and make high-impact technical decisions.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities

Lead operation of forging presses, automated welding, or advanced machining systems.
Troubleshoot complex issues such as dimensional variance, metallurgical defects, or coating failures.
Analyze production data to improve yield, strength, and process efficiency.
Support heat treatment process optimization (hardness, tensile strength targets).
Interface with automated control systems (HMI/PLC) for process monitoring.
Validate setups for new products or custom fittings.
Mentor technicians and guide best practices in production processes.
Drive scrap reduction and process improvement initiatives.
Support maintenance and tooling improvements.
Act as technical lead during production disruptions.
Other duties as assigned.