Manufacturing Technician I

IMI Plc - Legacy Precision • Palmer, MA

4d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician I is an entry-level direct labor position responsible for performing defined, repeatable assembly and packaging operations under trained supervision. The role builds foundational manufacturing knowledge and is qualified only for specifically assigned tasks. Success requires strict adherence to safety, quality, documentation, traceability, and standard work requirements. Independent process changes, equipment adjustments, acceptance decisions outside established criteria, and unapproved rework are not permitted.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; demonstrated ability to understand work instructions, basic measurements, and production records may be considered.
• No prior manufacturing experience required.
• Foundational knowledge of workplace safety, quality-at-the-source, basic assembly sequence, defect awareness, and documentation expectations.
• Ability to read basic English work instructions and labels, count accurately, perform simple arithmetic, and use basic hand tools after training.
• Ability to perform repetitive work, sit or stand for extended periods, use required PPE, and meet the documented physical and environmental requirements of the assigned area.

Nice To Haves

• Prior assembly, packaging, warehouse, or production experience is beneficial.
• Previous experience in a controlled, high-precision, electronics, laboratory, medical, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Basic familiarity with 5S, visual work instructions, traceability, or electronic production transactions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all HSE requirements, PPE rules, ergonomic practices, equipment safeguards, controlled-area requirements, and approved procedures. Stop work and immediately escalate any unsafe or uncontrolled condition.
• Perform work exactly to the current drawing, bill of material, work instruction, inspection plan, and acceptance criteria. Do not pass defects to the next operation.
• Perform simple manual assembly, fastening, labeling, kitting, packaging, cleaning, or visual verification using approved hand tools, fixtures, and aids.
• Locate and follow the current work instruction with guidance. Confirm understanding before starting and ask for clarification when any requirement is unclear.
• Conduct defined visual or simple attribute checks using approved samples, go/no-go devices, or checklists; identify and segregate obvious defects.
• Complete required orientation and task-specific training. Work independently only after documented qualification for the assigned operation.
• Meet the defined standard work, takt or cycle-time expectations, schedule priorities, and daily output requirements while protecting safety and quality.
• Complete production, inspection, material, lot, serial, labor, and system transactions accurately and at the time the work is performed. Never backdate, guess, or bypass required records.
• Verify part identity, revision, quantity, lot status, shelf life, and point-of-use condition before use. Segregate and report suspect or nonconforming material.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, material, documentation, and delivery abnormalities immediately using the defined chain of support. Provide facts and preserve evidence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, audit-ready work area; protect tools, fixtures, gauges, and product; and follow standard work without unauthorized process changes.
• Communicate shift status clearly, support handoffs, participate in daily accountability routines, and work respectfully across Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials.
• Identify waste, recurring defects, delays, ergonomic risks, and process instability. Participate in approved improvement activity and sustain updated standard work.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

What This Job Offers

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