PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for supporting production processes, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Your hands-on expertise will help drive continuous improvement initiatives and uphold manufacturing excellence across the facility. This position offers an engaging opportunity for motivated individuals eager to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative production environment.

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities of the Production Technician include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

I. Production

• Assembly: Assemble mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and other components used in the analyzer production line and associated equipment, including chassis, wire harnesses, gauges, regulators, fittings, filters, and detectors.
• Oven Fabrication: Fabricate oven compartments, including cutting and installing insulation material, drilling/cutting ovens per instructions, and installing them into the chassis.
• Wiring & Schematics: Wire analyzer components according to drawings, schematics, and instructions.
• Soldering: Solder through-hole electronic components onto PC boards.

II. Service and Repair

• Intake & Logging: Unpack incoming equipment, ensuring items are tagged with the customer name, date, and serial number (S/N).
• Inspection: Inspect and check equipment for any shipping damage.
• Cleaning & Disassembly: Disassemble and clean analyzer parts and components under the direction of the lab supervisor.
• Reassembly: Assemble repaired and replacement parts and components under the direction of the lab supervisor.

III. Shipping and Receiving

• Packaging: Prepare and securely seal shipping boxes per instructions; cut shipping foam using sketches and guidelines.
• Documentation & Software: Prepare shipping documents using software, including recording measurements and the weight of each shipping box, crate, or pallet.
• Receiving Logs: Maintain the receiving log for all incoming shipments, recording customer/supplier names, model numbers, P.O. numbers, and other required details.
• Verification: Open all boxes and verify contents against the packing list.
• Inventory Placement: Under lab supervisor guidance and following labels/instructions, organize parts and components onto appropriate shelves, cabinets, or containers.

IV. Technical Documentation and Data Entry

• Data Entry: Input calibration data and analyzer settings into customer electronic files.
• Digital Media: Transfer manuals and flow diagrams onto USB drives per instructions.
• Drafting: Create sketches and simple diagrams using available software based on provided instructions.

V. Facility Maintenance

• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean lab, production, and warehouse area by performing weekly cleaning of all working areas.

Skills

• Experience with factory operations or manufacturing facilities, demonstrating familiarity with production environments is desired.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to interpret technical drawings and use measuring instruments effectively
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and manual handling techniques for assembly and maintenance tasks
• Experience with safety protocol adherence in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process improvement strategies, and safety standards in production environments
• Ability to interpret complex production documents and technical instructions accurately
• Excellent teamwork skills with experience managing or supporting production or assembly teams in a fast-paced setting

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person