Production Technician I
About The Position
Toray Advanced Composites is seeking an entry-level Production Technician I to support its production department by assisting senior-level operators in manufacturing advanced composite materials. The technician learns and applies the company’s quality standards, checks for defects, performs hourly machine checks, reviews quality processes, and identifies quality issues with senior-technician oversight. The role also involves packaging rolls and obtaining raw materials and packaging supplies. As experience develops, the technician follows detailed instructions under close supervision, helps set up and operate machines with oversight, prioritizes routine tasks, and troubleshoots minor production issues. The technician must follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and safely dispose of hazardous waste. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without advance notice. The posted schedules include day shifts of 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., a swing shift of 1:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m., and a graveyard shift of 9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m. Applicants are asked to indicate their shift preferences. Swing shift carries a 10% differential and graveyard shift a 15% differential on top of hourly base pay. 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 instructions for machine operation.
- 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.
- With oversight, set up and operate machines for advanced composite materials.
- 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 using 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.
- Prioritize routine tasks and troubleshoot minor production-related issues as skills develop.
- 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, in addition to hourly base pay.
- 15% shift differential for graveyard shift, in addition to hourly base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
