Production Technician

Polo Custom Products•Louisville, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily for Press Machine Operators. The Production Technician will operate production machinery, such as a Sewing Machine, Cutter, Press, Screen Printer, etc., to produce high-quality products within the required timeframe. The role involves inspecting products for defects, serving as a positive role model, collaborating with team members, preparing and tagging production parts, using shop aids for inspection, recording production data, rotating throughout the department, installing raw materials, and providing cost-saving suggestions.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in manufacturing environment helpful but not required.
Ability to recognize error patterns and problems
Ability to stay focused and diligent
Being dependable and punctual
Ability to read and understand job instructions
Ability to accurately use measuring devices
Clear speaking and oral skills
Effective Teamwork
Physical dexterity to sew and operate machinery
Flexible and adaptable to help team meet needs
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to occasionally lift and transport up to 35 lbs.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, perform reaching pinching, gripping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery, such as a Sewing Machine, Cutter, Press, Screen Printer, etc., to produce high quality products in the required timeframe.
Inspect visually for defects according to Quality Systems Manual and floor inspection procedure and notifies production support if problems occur.
Serve as a positive role model consistent with Polo Custom Product’s corporate culture.
Collaborate with team members and Supervisor to help team achieve goals.
Prepare and tag production parts in process.
Use shop aids (e.g., templates, micrometers, etc.) for random inspection.
Record accurate counts and rejects of daily production onto paper forms or the ShopTrak system.
Rotate throughout the department/team as necessary to achieve the objective.
Install raw materials (e.g., zippers, solvents, buckles, etc.) manually during the production process.
Provide cost saving suggestions and ideas to improve production and eliminate waste.

Benefits

401-k with company match
Paid Time Off
Work 4, 10 hour weekdays and have most weekends off except when overtime is required
Eight paid holidays
Healthcare (medical, dental, Flex spending)
Vision program, including Safety Glasses
“WellBeing” program provides free annual Biometric Screening, Flu shots, prizes, and awards
Paid new associate training
Clean, air-conditioned work environment
Friendly and community oriented culture