Production Technician

Clark-Reliance Careers•Sparta, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ernst Instruments seeks a versatile individual who can proficiently handle a wide range of hands-on production and maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical aptitude, technical skills for machine operation and the ability to understand engineered products. Furthermore, the role requires a reliable, safety-conscious employee who is comfortable using computer systems for tracking and labeling, and capable of handling various general maintenance and support duties across the facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum one year of relevant work experience.
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in Standard English is required.
Strong interpersonal skills with listening, consultative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle complex projects and tasks independently within established standards.
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at a time and be self-motivated and proactive.
Function and thrive in a team environment with an appreciation of aggressive goals.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop in a normal office and manufacturing environment.
Ability to routinely travel throughout multi-floor office and shop area walking, climbing stairs, utilizing elevator.
Candidates should be prepared to work additional hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude
Technical skills for machine operation
Ability to understand engineered products
Reliable, safety-conscious employee
Comfortable using computer systems for tracking and labeling
Capable of handling various general maintenance and support duties across the facility.

Responsibilities

Pick and produce standard products and parts for orders.
Fabricate and assemble products of several different product lines.
Develop technical knowledge of the product line to proficiently fabricate products.
Learn and understand the company system to process and prioritize orders.
Become skilled in operating most machines in our warehouse.
Master the use of glass and rod-cutting machines for the fabrication of standard products.
Intermittently, machine product components of several product lines.
Use and understand vernier calipers and other measuring tools.
Assist with Packing and Shipping as needed.
Proficient in using shipping/labeling systems for domestic and export shipments.
Follow standardized methods for properly packing items.
Build prefabricated cardboard boxes and crates.
Pack up Truck shipments using crates, pallets, or prefabricated crates.
Calculate weights and shipping costs for prepaid or pre-quoted customer shipments.
Occasionally lift products/packages weighing ~50 lbs.
Assist with maintaining machinery on a regular periodic basis and follow monthly maintenance schedules.
General warehouse maintenance, including sweeping floors, emptying warehouse garbage, and discarding pallets.
Assist with maintaining the organization of inventory and supplies in shop.
Perform inventory control counts.
Learn and understand warehouse quality control procedures and product traceability procedures.
Adhere to a high standard of producing a quality product and service to our customers.
Comply with all safety requirements presented by the company.
Have reasonably good keyboarding skills to access data into our computer systems.
Become proficient using labeling programs, labeling printers, and the pin stamper.
Proficiently navigate inventory software.
Become proficient with our Shipping System.
Handling and working with products from John C. Ernst LLC, and GPI Meters.
Training for other positions as needed in a backup capacity.
Print open order reports daily and track orders at the end of the day.
Meet misc. maintenance needs around the entire office and warehouse when arise.
Operate walk-behind forklifts.
Occasionally interact with customers who come for product, pick-ups or repairs.
Perform miscellaneous duties deemed necessary by management.