Production Technician

Synteen Technical Fabrics, a Maccaferri Company•Fort Lawn, SC

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About The Position

The Production Technician supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment by operating, troubleshooting, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing machinery, and by completing machine setups and changeovers. The role helps minimize downtime, maintain product quality, meet production goals, and improve equipment performance while following established safety and quality standards. Responsibilities and technical complexity depend on the employee’s experience, skills, and qualifications. Placement as Production Technician I, II, or III is determined by management based on relevant experience, technical knowledge, demonstrated troubleshooting ability, independence, and overall qualifications. The position involves working in a manufacturing or industrial production environment around machinery, noise, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Employees must follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and meet the physical demands of assigned work. The job description describes general duties and may change based on business needs, consistent with applicable laws and company policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
Familiarity with hand tools, machine components, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to follow safety and quality standards and document work performed.
Willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
Ability to work in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements as required.
Ability to safely use hand tools and other equipment necessary for assigned duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and components within established job requirements.
Ability to work around machinery, noise, and other typical manufacturing conditions while following required safety procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with preventive maintenance, machine setups, and repairs.
Knowledge of blueprints, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, or production changeovers.
Familiarity with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair production equipment, including looms and related machinery.
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and replacement of worn or damaged components.
Complete machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments to meet production requirements and maintain product quality.
Identify equipment malfunctions, production interruptions, and recurring issues; assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Monitor equipment performance, minimize downtime, and support daily production goals, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, equipment issues, and other required production information.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues and improve processes.
Assist with training and mentoring team members, as appropriate, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor spare parts needs and communicate inventory shortages or replenishment requirements.
Follow company safety policies, standard operating procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and applicable quality standards.
Use required personal protective equipment, maintain a clean and organized work area, and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
Perform tasks within the scope of assigned training, qualifications, and authorization.