Production Technician
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in product ownership and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. As a key contributor to our production operations, you will be responsible for operating a variety of equipment, ensuring product quality through rigorous inspections, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a self-starter with a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for teamwork, we invite you to bring your skills and grow with us in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED equivalent
- Must be willing to operate a variety of production equipment in a safe efficient manner
- Ability to work an 8-hour shift including graveyard shift hours as business dictates in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. with or without assistance.
- Must be Teamwork oriented
- Must be a self-starter
- Ability to read and understand operational instructions in English or Spanish and do simple math
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Must be able to learn how to use precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, force gauges, etc.
- Must have ability to interpret graphs and charts
- Must be able and willing to learn how to operate personal computer, scanning equipment.
Responsibilities
- Understand and achieve company goals and objectives
- Responsible for set-up and operation of a variety of production equipment in a safe, efficient manner
- Responsible for working efficiently in assigned operations
- Responsible for performing quality control including but not limited to conducting first piece and in-process inspection and final inspection of the material and product.
- Responsible for following material supermarket requirements
- Responsible for accurate production documentation of sales orders, inventory reports, quality and machine logs/charts, and safety layered audit forms
- Participates in engineering / maintenance / inventory projects
- Participates in process improvement teams (Kaizen, 5's, Safety)
- Opportunity to develop into a Certified Trainer and be able to train other production technicians in process/product procedures and requirements
- Will be required to understand how to request raw material from authorized personnel
- Responsible for raising maintenance work orders for equipment failure once troubleshooting has been completed
- Responsible for the inventory accuracy of raw material on floor and work in process by correct labeling, identification and weight procedures
- Responsible for following scrap monitoring and reporting procedures
- Responsible for following all company rules and regulations
- Responsible for abiding by the Company Code of Conduct
- Prepares packaging and labeling
- Responsible for return to stock requirements
- Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in the work area and production floor by following 5s standards and principles.
- Will be required to perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor or members of Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
