Production Technician Sr M-F 0700-1500

Panduit • Lockport, IL

3d

About The Position

The Senior Production Technician operates, troubleshoots, and maintains advanced manufacturing equipment while completing work orders. The role applies technical expertise and lean tools to support continuous improvement. The technician configures, optimizes, starts up, operates, and shuts down production machinery to make high-quality finished products. The role also works with engineering on system effectiveness, procedures, and training materials, addresses quality issues, and helps reduce waste through improvement plans and Kaizen events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 5 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Skill in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining advanced machinery, tools, and assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail, mathematical skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced production equipment and processes.
• Start up, operate, and shut down advanced machinery to produce high-quality finished products.
• Collaborate with engineering to evaluate system effectiveness, develop procedures, and create training materials.
• Address production quality issues and escalate unresolved concerns to supervisors or quality teams.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, complete A3 improvement plans, and participate in Kaizen events.
• Complete work orders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with wages starting at $22 per hour for Production Technician Seniors.
• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.
• 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Multiple healthcare plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Air-conditioned workspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED