Production Technician

Polo Custom Products • Monticello, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating production machinery such as Sewing Machines, Cutters, Presses, and Screen Printers to produce high-quality products within specified timeframes. The technician will visually inspect products for defects according to quality standards and procedures, notifying support staff of any issues. They will also serve as a positive role model, collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve goals, prepare and tag production parts, and use shop aids for random inspections. Recording production counts and rejects, rotating through different departmental tasks, and installing raw materials are also key responsibilities. The technician will monitor daily shipments to meet production requirements and provide suggestions for cost savings and waste elimination.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent 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 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing environment helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery (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.
• Monitor daily shipments to meet established production requirements.
• Provide cost saving suggestions and ideas to improve production and eliminate waste.

Benefits

• $450.00 SIGN ON BOUUS AFTER 90 DAYS!
• $1500.00 REFERRAL BONUS
• $4.00 - 2ND SHIFT PREMIUM
• $3.00 - 3RD SHIFT PREMIUM
• Competitive pay - Up to $17.00/hour depending prior manufacturing experience, Forklift use, longevity in prior jobs, etc.
• Retire Well - 401-k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Work 4, 10 hour weekdays and have most weekends off except when overtime is required
• Enjoy Your Holidays - Eight paid holidays
• Get More Money - Overtime pay
• Take Care of Yourself and Family - Healthcare (medical, dental, Flex spending)
• See Well – Vision program, including Safety Glasses
• Be Well – “WellBeing” program provides free annual Biometric Screening, Flu shots, prizes, and awards
• Money While Learning - Paid new associate training
• Improve Yourself - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000/year
• Be safe in a clean, air conditioned work environment
• Have Fun! Our great culture is friendly and community oriented!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED