Manufacturing Tech- 12 hour rotating night shift

The Kinetic Group•Lonoke, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform preventative, routine, and minor maintenance on production and support machinery in assigned areas. Perform timely changeovers on production machines and associated support equipment, assist Manufacturing Associates as needed, and follow instructions, protective-equipment requirements, and plant safety rules. Support the facility’s mission, safety, and ISO goals and directives as an active participant on the Remington Team. The role includes attending shift, department, and plant meetings; troubleshooting malfunctioning machines and performing light maintenance; completing scheduled or as-needed routine and preventative maintenance; setting tooling and adjusting machines; assisting engineers with equipment, product, and process troubleshooting; and mentoring Operators and Technicians to support process integrity and best practices. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs. Good attendance is essential, and overtime—including extended shifts or scheduled days off—may be required. The position is primarily based in a manufacturing plant, with exposure to temperature changes, dirt, dust, noise, vibration, moving objects, mechanical parts, machine-tool lubricant mists, equipment hazards, and potentially hazardous areas involving flammables and explosives. Required protective equipment includes approved eye protection, steel-toe safety shoes, and hearing protection in work areas. Safety training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass the company’s standard mechanical aptitude evaluation for technicians.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervision, including orally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend process instructions.
Ability to record pertinent process information.
Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception and peripheral vision.
Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 pounds unaided.
Ability to push a loaded production buggy weighing up to 1,500 pounds.
Ability to stand or sit for up to 90% of the time.
Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend, extend reach, and ascend or descend stairs and ladders as tasks require.
Ability to grasp and feel small parts.
Ability to communicate professionally under pressure, judge when outside involvement is needed, reason under pressure, cooperate with others, and prioritize time effectively.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with the described physical and safety conditions.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills for navigating menus and selecting, opening, and printing documents.
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Attend shift, department, and plant meetings on time.
Perform timely changeovers on machines and associated support equipment as directed.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning machines and perform light maintenance.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery and associated support equipment on a scheduled or as-needed basis.
Set tooling and make necessary adjustments to a variety of machines.
Follow oral and written instructions and plant and safety rules.
Assist engineers with troubleshooting equipment, products, and processes as required.
Mentor Operators and Technicians through training to support process integrity and best practices.
Assist Manufacturing Associates when required.
Wear protective equipment where and when directed.
Support the facility’s mission, safety, and ISO goals and directives.
Maintain good attendance; work overtime, extended shift hours, or scheduled days off when required.
Record pertinent process information as required.