Technician - Temporary (1st Shift)

Central States • Hartford, SD

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician supports manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple production areas. The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering products and service to internal and external customers in alignment with company standards.

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment using standard or specialized manufacturing equipment. The role involves active tasks and interaction with production areas, machinery, moving objects, and vehicles. Conditions may be loud, non-temperature-controlled, and exposed to outdoor weather. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated production or operational areas. Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. This position does not require travel.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment and follow safety procedures, including wearing required PPE.
• Ability to perform regular standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb, crawl, and lift items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to read and apply measurements using standard tools and perform necessary mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Handle materials by loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials manually or with mechanical aids.
• Assist Operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and complete end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Control is performed at each work center according to QC standards, RMA corrective actions, and internal and external customer feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.
• Perform other department-related duties and activities as necessary to support operations.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), with an annual allocation of company stock.
• 401(k).
• Medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program offering emotional, work and lifestyle, legal, financial, and digital support.
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the healthcare system.
• Wellness Program, with the opportunity to earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolled in a medical plan.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off each year to support a community cause.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed