Manufacturing Production Technician

About the role

nVenia, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, is a manufacturer and supplier of integrated solutions and packaging equipment machinery. With over 300 years of combined experience, our long-standing brands of Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson serve end customers in the consumer-packaged goods, food and beverage, industrial, and other markets. At nVenia, we believe in developing talent and providing meaningful learning experiences. Interns gain hands-on exposure to real-world manufacturing operations while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies, safety standards, and Machine Shop procedures
• Review engineering drawings, models, specifications, and part requirements to determine the appropriate manufacturing method for machined components
• Select the proper machine tools, work centers, and operation sequence based on part geometry, tolerances, material, machine capability, and shop capacity
• Create accurate routings and manufacturing methods in the ERP/MRP system, including operation descriptions, work centers, setup times, run times, and outside processing as required
• Estimate operation times using drawing review, machining knowledge, historical standards, and feedback from shop personnel to support scheduling and cost accuracy
• Review and update existing routings and methods when drawings change, processes improve, equipment changes, or routing inaccuracies are identified
• Ensure job documentation, work instructions, and engineering prints are accurate, current, and aligned with routing content issued to the shop floor
• Partner with Machinists, Supervisors, Programmers, and Engineering to validate routing accuracy, improve manufacturability, and resolve method-related issues
• Maintain data integrity within ERP/MRP systems for routing, methods, and related manufacturing records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve routing accuracy, reduce processing time, and standardizing manufacturing methods

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical training or coursework in machining or manufacturing preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment with exposure to routing creation, methods planning, or process definition
• Strong understanding of machining processes, including milling, turning, drilling, sawing, and secondary operations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, materials, and technical specifications to determine manufacturing requirements
• Experience selecting machine types and operation sequences based on part design, tolerance, and process capability
• Ability to estimate setup and run times with a practical understanding of shop practices, tooling, fixturing, and cycle time drivers
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production data management, including maintaining routings and manufacturing methods
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate manufacturing data
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies and manufacturing process optimization preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Frequently required to grasp, handle, and feel objects, control and manage tools, and use hands and arms
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles

Benefits

• Competitive compensation for internship positions
• Hands-on learning and mentorship from experienced team members
• Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, and operational best practices
• A supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to develop skills that support future career growth