Production Technician I - 1st Shift

Nesco Resource•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician I supports Dyneema manufacturing operations in Mesa, Arizona. The role sets up, operates, monitors, adjusts, cleans, and maintains production equipment to manufacture products that meet established specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. The position requires attention to safety and detail, mechanical aptitude, equipment troubleshooting, accurate production records, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The technician performs in-process quality inspections, prepares product samples for testing, records production and equipment information, and communicates equipment, material, and quality concerns to a team lead or supervisor. The role also handles and tracks materials, operates material-handling equipment, and follows safety, environmental, security, quality, and housekeeping procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of manufacturing experience, or equivalent military technical experience or training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of manufacturing experience, or equivalent military technical experience or training.
Experience operating, setting up, cleaning, or maintaining manufacturing equipment.
Ability to follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, and production specifications.
Basic mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures and quality requirements.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Access.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read gauges, meters, dials, and equipment controls.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects or equipment issues.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain accurate production records and documentation.
Ability to perform manual material handling and heavy lifting as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in textile, composites, or similar manufacturing environments.
Experience with manufacturing equipment changeovers and preventive maintenance.
Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or overhead cranes.
Experience handling hazardous materials or working in safety-regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with computerized production tracking and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, monitor, adjust, and clean manufacturing equipment according to work instructions and SOPs.
Monitor production processes for safe and efficient operation and compliance with quality and production standards.
Perform equipment changeovers, machine setups, routine cleaning, basic troubleshooting, minor preventive maintenance, and routine inspections.
Read gauges, meters, dials, and equipment controls, and adjust process settings within established limits.
Perform in-process quality inspections and collect and prepare samples of intermediate and finished products for testing.
Identify product defects, process irregularities, and potential quality concerns; communicate equipment, material, and quality concerns to the team lead or supervisor.
Maintain accurate production records, work orders, equipment logs, and computerized records of raw materials, components, and finished products.
Follow production recipes, specifications, and quality requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Move raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods; operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
Maintain inventory levels and ensure materials are handled, stored, and tracked according to company procedures.
Follow safety, health, environment, security, company, regulatory, and manufacturing procedures; maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, and hazards.
Handle hazardous materials and waste according to established procedures when assigned; maintain required hazardous waste documentation and support inspections or emergency response activities as applicable.
Participate in safety investigations, Root Cause Analysis, Job Safety Analysis, and safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow confidentiality, security, and intellectual property protection policies.
Complete required training and maintain current training records.
Perform additional manufacturing duties as assigned.