Production Technician - Open Shift
About The Position
The Production Technician is a mid-level position in Vital Materials’ Thermal Spray operation. The role safely operates specific equipment, materials, and processes to produce quality-coated components at the required rate. Technicians operate production equipment and follow standard operating procedures, quality control regulations, and safety regulations. Work is performed in 12-hour shifts, with assignment to a day or night shift based on availability. The position is located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The schedule includes every other weekend as assigned. The job requires working safely in a manufacturing environment and wearing required personal protective equipment. Candidates receiving an offer must successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and any other role-required test.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated ability to stay organized and maintain accurate production or quality records.
- Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to enter data and navigate production or quality tracking systems.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow established procedures.
- Forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification through company-provided training.
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for the duration of a shift.
- Ability to climb stairs occasionally and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to visually inspect machines.
- Ability to repetitively grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis.
- Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently, and stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally.
- Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend as scheduled.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor automated production equipment to ensure efficient, consistent manufacturing output.
- Perform routine machine setups, adjustments, and changeovers to maintain production schedules and product specifications.
- Conduct in-process quality checks and inspections to verify products meet established standards and specifications.
- Identify production issues or equipment abnormalities and escalate concerns to maintenance or supervision as needed.
- Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and machine guarding protocols.
- Maintain accurate production and quality documentation, including batch records and inspection logs.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance and clean equipment to support reliable operation.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to resolve operational issues and maintain production flow.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety and quality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
