Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technician II

Newterra•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of the Future of Sustainable Water Solutions with Newterra! At Newterra, we’re not just engineering solutions—we’re redefining how industries manage water and wastewater sustainably. Every project we take on is a step toward a cleaner, greener planet, and our design team plays a vital role in making this vision a reality. That's why we’re looking for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our mission. This isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to contribute to critical water treatment systems that drive efficiency and sustainability in industries like Food & Beverage, Energy, Manufacturing, and more. Here, every design tells a story—one of smarter systems, more sustainable practices, and a shared commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s making waves in industrial water solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Candidate must have mechanical or manufacturing experience and knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
Previous Forklift experience.
Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Ability to consistently produce quality work within budget and on schedule.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule.
Valid CA Driver license with a clean driving record.
Computer literate in MS Office Suite.
Strong communication skills.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Ability to follow directions and work in a team as well as in an individual environment.

Responsibilities

Support management in creating all safety procedures and documentation.
Lead Production Team in all Newterra Safety Trainings.
Identify and communicate any safety hazards in the workplace.
Communicate any parts needs through proper channels.
Interpret all Production Reference Materials and identify discrepancies including any errors or needed materials.
Become proficient in all production tasks (i.e. electrical wiring, metal and PVC plumbing, fabrication, subassembly, assembly, and analysis), always maintaining Newterra quality standards.
Keep personal workspace clean and organized.
Oversee and participate in shop housekeeping.
Participate in Inventory Assessments.
Learn new soft/hard skills and improve known skills.
Adhere to all Newterra efficiency and quality standards and procedures.
Identify shop needs for tools and safety equipment.
Manage shop inventory of tools and personal protective equipment.
Offer ideas to improve shop flow, efficiencies, or morale.
Be a positive role model for other Newterra Production employees.
Be available to offer expertise and knowledge to other Newterra employees.
Record keeping of performance indicators and other Newterra documentation processes.
Utilize Newterra computer systems to maintain shop documentation and reference materials needs.
Maintain ongoing education of ozone and the in-situ process and practices.
Create two goals, biannually, and plan a course of action to achieve those goals.
Any other duties that are created for the Manufacturing Technician position during employment with Newterra.
Responsible for performing duties in a safe manner and promoting safety in accordance with Newterra’s safety policies and procedures.
Complies with Quality Management Systems in accordance Newterra’s internal quality standards.
Complete all responsibilities while ensuring adherence to Newterra’s Delegation of Authority.
Other duties as assigned.