Manufacturing Vision Systems Technician
About The Position
The Manufacturing Vision Systems Technician helps maintain production efficiency and product quality by monitoring quality inspection data and defect trends, operating and troubleshooting backend vision and inspection equipment, and following established standards and reaction plans. The role supports continuous improvement to improve yield, reduce defects, and minimize downtime. It also serves as a link between front-end and back-end operations by identifying and communicating quality trends and production issues. The technician operates inspection units and backend equipment, including quality inspection systems, palletizers, de-palletizers, and reinspection stations. The role involves intermediate troubleshooting, escalating complex issues, providing operational coverage when needed, and supporting the creation and validation of standard operating procedures and Total Productive Maintenance procedures. The technician monitors production quality through the manufacturing execution system, coordinates sample collection and defect verification with the Quality department, and escalates confirmed defects. Responsibilities also include leading backend TPM activities, participating in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, maintaining detailed production and equipment records, preparing end-of-shift reports, communicating during shift changes, and training Production Operators on basic machine functions and troubleshooting. This position works 12-hour overnight shifts from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on a rotating schedule of three days on and four days off, alternating with four days on and three days off. The work environment is a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols are required. The role includes standing or sitting in a stationary position approximately 70% of the time, moving around the facility as needed, and using a computer approximately 20% of the time. The technician must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least two years of manufacturing experience involving visual product inspection and measurement systems to ensure products meet required specifications.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to perform close-up inspections and distance monitoring, distinguish colors, and recognize sounds and alarms critical to safety and operations.
- Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Statistical process control (SPC) experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor quality inspection data and defect trends, identify negative patterns, and escalate issues to prevent production impacts.
- Operate inspection units and backend equipment in designated zones, including quality inspection systems, palletizers, de-palletizers, and reinspection stations, following SOPs and TPM procedures.
- Perform intermediate troubleshooting on backend equipment and escalate complex problems appropriately.
- Provide operational coverage for backend production roles as needed.
- Support the creation, improvement, and validation of SOPs and TPM procedures through trials and feedback.
- Monitor production quality through the manufacturing execution system and escalate negative defect trends to minimize in-process scrap.
- Coordinate sample collection and verify in-process defects with the Quality department; escalate confirmed issues to Press Technicians and Production Supervisors.
- Lead backend TPM activities, including daily validation and testing of red rabbit samples.
- Participate in root-cause analysis, problem-solving sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Document downtime, reject rates, inspection results, TPM checks, and process changes using MES and other tracking systems.
- Provide end-of-shift reports to the Production Supervisor on product features, recurring defects, and equipment performance issues.
- Communicate machine conditions, recent issues, and production status during shift changeovers.
- Train Production Operators on basic machine functions and backend equipment troubleshooting.
- Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards in backend areas.
- Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and procedures.
Benefits
- 10% shift differential for nighttime hours.
- Overtime pay at one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
- Rotating schedule providing every other weekend off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
