Production Support Specialist
About The Position
At Zone 5 Technologies, the Production Support Specialist supports daily manufacturing operations through part preparation, finishing, additive manufacturing operations, and general production assistance. The role carries out defined support activities that enable Assemblers, Technicians, and Machinists to perform primary build, integration, and testing work efficiently and safely. It does not own product builds, system troubleshooting, or programming activities, but helps maintain production flow and shop readiness. The Specialist works with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams across multiple programs and value streams. Responsibilities include general manufacturing assistance; supporting rework, teardown, and prototype activities under supervision and defined instructions; maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment; and following safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including AS9100, ESD, FOD, and ITAR where applicable. The role performs part-finishing tasks such as deburring, sanding, filing, cleaning, and surface preparation on metallic, composite, and additively manufactured components; removes support structures from 3D-printed parts; and visually inspects parts for obvious defects, escalating nonconformances as required. The Specialist operates 3D printers according to established work instructions and build travelers, loads and unloads print materials and consumables, removes and post-processes printed parts, stages them for downstream operations, and performs basic equipment checks while reporting printer issues to engineering or maintenance. The role also kits hardware, consumables, and components; stages materials and assemblies; labels, moves, and tracks parts according to inventory and traceability requirements; and supports inventory organization, point-of-use storage, and 5S initiatives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment.
- Ability to follow written work instructions, travelers, and standard operating procedures.
- Comfort using hand tools, basic power tools, and shop equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability in executing repetitive or varied tasks.
- Ability to stand, lift, and work in a production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to additive manufacturing, composites, or mechanical part preparation.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts or 5S practices.
Responsibilities
- Assist production teams with miscellaneous shop tasks as assigned.
- Support rework, teardown, and prototype activities under supervision and defined instructions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including AS9100, ESD, FOD, and ITAR.
- Perform part-finishing operations, including deburring, sanding, filing, cleaning, and surface preparation on metallic, composite, and additively manufactured components.
- Remove support structures from 3D-printed parts using approved tools and processes.
- Visually inspect parts for obvious defects and escalate nonconformances according to established procedures.
- Operate 3D printers according to established work instructions and build travelers.
- Load and unload print materials and consumables; remove printed parts, post-process them, and stage them for downstream operations.
- Perform basic equipment checks and report printer issues to engineering or maintenance.
- Kit hardware, consumables, and components to support production builds and development activities.
- Stage materials and assemblies to support efficient production flow.
- Label, move, and track parts in accordance with inventory and traceability requirements.
- Support inventory organization, point-of-use storage, and 5S initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Three weeks of paid time off each year.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- 12 annual company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
