Manufacturing Technician

Qnity•Newark, DE

6d•$53,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Qnity is hiring multiple full-time Manufacturing Technicians at its Tralee Park/Tralee Park Annex facilities, which manufacture high-performance Kalrez® seals in a discrete-part manufacturing environment. The role involves setting up, monitoring, and operating production equipment while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance with procedures and environmental regulations. Compensation is $53,000–$62,000 per year, based on manufacturing experience, and is based on hourly wage, shift premium, and regularly scheduled overtime on set 12-hour rotating shift schedules. Shift assignments are determined by business needs, and applicants must be available for all listed shifts. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and quality protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, gloves, clean-room garments, and a full-face respirator when required.
Ability to stand for extended periods while operating machinery.
Ability to occasionally lift more than 20–30 pounds.
Availability to work all shifts listed; shift assignments are based on business needs, and employees cannot select a specific shift.
Ability to work overtime when required based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with automated process controls (PLC systems).
Ability to interpret blueprints or technical drawings.
Process Safety Management (PSM) knowledge and experience.
Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Milling and extrusion experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, monitor, and operate mills, extruders, presses, and other equipment to ensure quality and compliance with standard operating procedures.
Maintain safety and quality standards and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
Inspect and measure parts against specifications using measuring devices to ensure they are within allowed tolerances.
Operate fork trucks and motorized equipment.
Perform basic maintenance.
Conduct area patrols to visually inspect and monitor equipment and process conditions for compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations.