Production Technician

Job Position:
Production Technician

Location:

Delavan, WI 53115

Pay Rate: $17.10/hr

Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Thu, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Description:

Job Position:
Production Technician

Location:

Delavan, WI 53115

Pay Rate: $17.10/hr

Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Thu, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Description:

Are you a hands-on mechanical professional looking to maximize equipment performance and maintain top-tier quality standards in Delevan, WI? As a Production Technician, you will care for machine-specific functions by configuring, loading, operating, and optimizing production equipment while conducting routine quality inspections and light maintenance. Our client is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented candidate with a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months of industrial machine operating experience, basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook), and strong mechanical aptitude.

In this role, you will interpret equipment manuals, adjust machinery to exact specifications, complete daily production reports, and collaborate across shifts to ensure continuous production with minimal waste. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in problem-solving and safety, we encourage you to apply!

The role of the Production Tech is to care for all machine
- specific functions such as configuring the equipment,

loading and operating the machines, and optimizing the
machine capability. Technicians will ensure that assigned
machines are running to their full capacity, oversee and
perform light maintenance, and perform quality checks to
drive Continental Plastic (CPC) profitability and achieve
organizational KPI’s and strategic objectives.

Production Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.

• Perform various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, clean, and complete preventive maintenance on assigned machines.

• Set up and operate single or multiple production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.

• Check machine output and identify any issues.

• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications.

• Inspect parts to specifications and make adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and production orders to perform required tasks.

• Inspect machines with appropriate tools.

• Keep updated records on all machine information and activity, defective units, and final output. Submit reports daily.

• Communicate with team members and support staff across shifts, to ensure continuous production of quality parts with minimal waste.

• Contribute to an environment in which all staff are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve individual and work area contributions to achieve desired business results.

• Participate in related staff, team, and/or task group meetings to ensure constant communication of key items.

• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to CPC health and safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships; develop thorough working knowledge of area methods, productivity, and quality.

• Conduct a continuous study of internal processes and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.

Production Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or GED,

• At least 6 months of industrial machine operating experience

• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Solid knowledge of OSHA/safety requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Strong communication, math, and problem-solving skills