Manufacturing Technician

ES Foundry Corp•Greenwood, SC

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician works under general supervision as part of a high-performing team responsible for maintaining production flow, meeting performance goals, and maintaining product quality. The technician operates, monitors, and maintains production equipment according to specifications and operating instructions, adjusts equipment for optimal performance, and recommends improvements. The position reports to the shift Supervisor and follows a fixed 12-hour day or night shift on a 4-3 schedule. The role also involves recording production data, performing equipment maintenance and changeovers, identifying and addressing production abnormalities, supporting process and equipment evaluations and improvements, maintaining a clean work environment, and helping orient new team members. The position is on-site in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing operation.
Ability to operate and maintain automated equipment, computer systems, and/or product distribution systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers, and other groups.
Ability to comprehend and document data.
Analytical ability to understand safety hazards and trainable duties described in safety and training programs.
Ability to fix and troubleshoot routine and non-routine problems.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of and ability to work on a computer or similar device.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the shift.
Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds for up to 10% of work time.
Wear required personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas and any additional PPE required by department policies or job tasks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or similar.

Responsibilities

Complete effective shift exchanges or pass-downs, including performance data and troubleshooting information.
Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety standards and regulations.
Ensure production data is recorded accurately.
Perform autonomous maintenance tasks based on training and qualifications.
Perform changeovers, tool setups, and machine adjustments to establish center lines.
Perform project and process-improvement tasks to qualify materials and products on equipment.
Identify and correct line abnormalities and communicate them to the Supervisor and team members.
Escalate problems to the Manufacturing Supervisor and Manufacturing Team Lead.
Work with process, equipment, maintenance, and industrial engineers during evaluations, problem solving, experiments, and improvements.
Maintain a clean work environment by following 5S housekeeping and production-area cleaning standards.
Develop personal capability and improved equipment-operation standards.
Orient new team members as assigned.
Perform other tasks as assigned by team leadership or the Supervisor.