2nd shift Temporary Technician
About the Role
The Technician supports manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple production areas. This role adheres to standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering "Right. On Time. Every Time." products and service to both internal and external customers in alignment with company standards.
Responsibilities
- Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required protective equipment (PPE); 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.
- Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
- Assist Operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
- Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including completing end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
- Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
- Ensure Quality Control is performed at each work center based on QC standards, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
- Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.
- Perform other duties and activities related to the department to support overall operations and responsibilities.
Key Measures of Success
- Operate assigned equipment and perform duties safely and efficiently while meeting daily production and quality targets.
- Successfully cross-train in at least one additional production area within designated timeframes.
- Collaborate effectively with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues promptly.
- Consistently produce work that meets or exceeds quality standards with minimal rework.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements that drive gains in efficiency or quality.
- Accurately read and apply measurements using standard tools and perform necessary mathematical calculations.
- Understand cost control and what financially impacts the team.
- Learn and apply new production processes or systems within established training timelines.
- Consistently exhibit and display the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."
Own It - Commitment to customers, company, and each other.
Can Do - Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
Act in Love - Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
Qualifications
- 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.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, machinery, moving objects, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Regular activities include standing, walking, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending).
- Occasional activities include sitting, climbing, crawling, and lifting items weighing up to 55 lbs.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required by site policy when in designated production or operational areas.
Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Travel
This position may require up to 5% travel, depending on business needs. Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events.