2nd Shift Production Technician

About the role

This is a 3‑month contract‑to‑hire position with full benefits, working 2nd shift (2 p.m.–11 p.m.) for a privately held precision manufacturer in Minnesota that produces specialty flexible circuits, rigid flex printed circuit boards, and custom engineered heating elements for medical, aerospace, defense, and analytical laboratory industries. The company emphasizes a team‑oriented culture, long employee tenure, and a family‑like environment where employees enjoy coming to work.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to manufacture flexible circuits, rigid flex boards, flexible heaters, or related specialty electronic components according to established work instructions and quality standards
• Inspect finished and in‑process product using visual inspection techniques and precision measuring tools to ensure conformance to specifications
• Follow traveler documentation and standard operating procedures accurately and completely at each stage of the production process
• Identify and communicate defects, process deviations, or material issues to leads or quality personnel promptly
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and adhere to all safety and housekeeping standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for process efficiency and quality enhancement
• Cross‑train across multiple production areas to support operational flexibility
• Complete all required production documentation accurately and in a timely manner

Requirements

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment is preferred; willingness to learn is equally important for candidates new to the field
• High school diploma or GED required; any technical coursework or vocational training is a plus
• High attention to detail with the ability to perform precise, repetitive tasks consistently and accurately
• Good manual dexterity and comfort working with small components under magnification
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, travelers, and standard operating procedures
• Strong teamwork orientation with a collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset
• Reliability