Production Technician (1st Shift)

United Protective Technologies, Llc. • Locust, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Production Technician at UPT works in a warehouse/industrial environment and uses their hands to wire, de-wire, fixture, de-fixture and handle metal parts. Our Production Technicians also clean/prep small metal parts and larger molds, as well as cross train to operate coating room machines/equipment.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs. (solo lift) and 50+ lbs. (team lift)
• Must be able to bend and move
• Standing for long periods of time
• Physically move around the production floor to move parts from one station to the next
• Must have good manual dexterity, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new things
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required

Nice To Haves

• Prior production and/or machine operating experience

Responsibilities

• Work in a warehouse/industrial environment
• Use hands to wire (fixture), de-wire (de-fixture), inspect, clean, and pack customer parts (metal parts, such as injection molds, gun slides, gears, pinions, knife blades, etc.)
• Perform job duties independently, with little supervision after training
• Keep work environment clean and safe and wear appropriate PPE (glasses, gloves and mask when needed)
• Be able to lift 50lbs. (solo lift) and 50+ lbs. (team lift), stand for long periods of time, move around the production floor to move parts and carts from one station to the next, must have good manual dexterity, a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn new things, and grow with UPT
• Cross train and perform other duties (hand cleaning, wiping/spraying parts with cleaning solution, working in blasting cabinets, loading parts into cleaning tanks, coating room duties, operate equipment and machines, shipping and receiving duties, etc.) as needed and assigned by the Manager

What This Job Offers

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