Production Technician

Cencora • Amarillo, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's veterinary and livestock production solutions marketed through their MWI Animal Health business, a leading brand offering animal health services globally. At Cencora, team members are united in their responsibility to create healthier futures and are essential to delivering on that purpose, aiming to improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have basic knowledge of pumps, including how to build and refurbish.
• Understands general wiring from diagrams.
• Experience with use of power tools, volt meters, reading electrical diagrams and following instructions.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Adequate mobility to continually walk and stand; pull from various shelf heights; and ability to lift up to 35 to 50 lbs regularly.
• Good customer service skills and a sense of urgency are required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to read and understand English, have number recognition skills, and good hand/eye coordination.
• Computer knowledge is required.
• Locates, understands, and interprets written information in order to perform tasks; learns from reading text by determining the main idea or essential message; identifies all relevant details, facts, and specifications; infers or finds out the meaning of unknown words and/or technical terms (Reading skill).
• Performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts in practical situations; can perform arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) without a calculator (Arithmetic skill).
• Makes effort to seek others’ input; willingly collaborates and cooperates with others in the organization; develops effective working relationships with key associates (Teamwork skill).
• Is customer oriented, sensitive, and responsive to customer needs and priorities; establishes effective working relationships with customers and gains their respect and loyalty; identifies and takes appropriate action on customer needs (Customer Service skill).
• Views change or problems as an opportunity to grow professionally and to develop new and better ways to do things; adjusts readily to alterations in routine; copes effectively with changes in scope or type of work (Flexible/Adaptable skill).
• Pursues commitments and action plans until the desired objective is achieved or is no longer reasonably attainable; strives to achieve organizational and individual performance goals; willingly expends extra effort when necessary to get the job done (Work Commitment skill).
• Demonstrates the ability to respond quickly to changes in day-to-day operations as it relates to department priorities (Sense of Urgency skill).
• Recognizes that a problem exists (i.e., that there is a discrepancy between what is and what should be); identifies possible reasons for the discrepancy and devises and implements a plan of action to resolve it (Problem Solving skill).
• Makes efforts to seek others’ input; encourages the expression of ideas and differing viewpoints; actively listens to communication from all sources; uses appropriate skills to confirm the speaker’s message (Listening skill).
• Must be able to understand and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring as well as 240/120 3 phase and single-phase power including transformers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains production equipment and tools.
• Follows the production schedule and ensures all deadlines are met.
• Assembles and tests equipment either for sale to the customer or internal use for testing or prototyping.
• Follows detailed instruction as outlined in physical drawing and manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment used in the production process.
• Rebuilds and wires AC and DC motors for specific assembly.
• Calibrates and maintains any test equipment used in the process.
• Follow company procedures for returned goods and other defective material.
• Assists engineering or development personnel in the testing of prototype products.
• Responsible for maintaining and recording inventory of the required build.
• Follows all safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation
• Benefits
• Resources that enable a highly inclusive culture
• Support for team members’ ability to live with purpose every day
• Medical care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• Support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
• Variety of training programs
• Professional development resources
• Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs
• Employee resource groups
• Volunteer activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees