Production Technician I
About The Position
Toray Advanced Composites is hiring an entry-level Production Technician I to support its production department and assist senior-level operators in manufacturing advanced composite materials. The technician will learn and follow Toray’s quality standards, check for defects, perform hourly machine checks, and identify quality issues with senior technician oversight. The role also includes packaging rolls and obtaining raw materials and packaging supplies. As experience develops, the technician will follow detailed instructions under close supervision, help set up and operate machines with oversight, prioritize routine tasks, and troubleshoot minor production-related issues. The technician must follow safety procedures, use personal protective equipment where relevant, dispose of hazardous waste in the designated area, and maintain a clean and safe working environment. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without advance notice. Shift options listed are Day Shift (5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), Swing Shift (1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., with a 10% shift differential), and Graveyard (9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m., with a 15% shift differential). Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred shift(s). The salary range is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0 to 1 year of experience working with composites or in a production department.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Math and basic computer skills; a math test is given during the interview.
- Ability to convert grams to pounds.
- Ability to follow written and verbal machine-operation instructions.
- Clear written and verbal communication in English.
- Ability to work and communicate as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
- Excellent attendance and ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when needed.
Responsibilities
- Follow instructions and work under close supervision to complete allocated tasks.
- Set up and operate machines for advanced composite materials with oversight.
- Notify the Lead or Supervisor of equipment and production issues.
- Check for defects on the production line and perform hourly machine checks.
- Review and understand the quality process, and identify quality issues with senior oversight.
- Follow safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment where relevant.
- Dispose of hazardous waste in the proper area.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment.
- Prepare products for processing by wrapping and labeling them.
- Load and unload products from equipment.
- Package rolls and obtain raw materials and packaging supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead, Supervisor, or designee.
- Move and lift materials weighing approximately 55 pounds.
Benefits
- 10% shift differential for Swing Shift
- 15% shift differential for Graveyard Shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
