Production Technician - 2nd shift

Description Summary

The Production Technician is responsible for supporting machinists and CNC/EDM operators through preparation, material handling, secondary operations, inspection support, equipment upkeep, and general production activities to ensure efficient workflow and achievement of production output requirements within the business unit.

• Supports machinists and CNC/EDM operators with daily production activities to maintain workflow and machine uptime.
• Prepares materials, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment for production operations.
• Loads and unloads parts and materials from machines and workstations as required.
• Performs basic machine operation tasks where programs, fixtures, and methods have been established.
• Performs deburring, cleaning, marking, packaging, and other secondary operations as required.
• Assists with in-process inspections using basic measuring equipment and verifies part conformity to work order and blueprint requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, inspections, and material movement.
• Maintains area, equipment, tooling, and workstations in a neat and orderly condition, including completion of operator maintenance sheets.
• Assists with inventory organization, material staging, and movement of product throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicates production, quality, or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting process improvements and resolving production-related issues in coordination with team members and other departments.
• Supports Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the department.
• Complies with OSHA, health, safety, and environmental requirements always.
• Trains, guides, and assists other employees as required.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description, in support of department objectives and individual skill development.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience working in a machine shop or production environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and measurement tools preferred.
• Strong listening and communication skills; verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Manufacturing ERP systems (Job Boss preferred).
• Ability to safely lift materials and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.

Medium work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker may be required to move, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, sta…