Production Technician

About the role

You will exhibit strong proficiency in interpreting and following Product Manufacturing Instructions (PMIs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and production schedules to effectively execute daily tasks, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards. You will support and participate in current and new safety initiatives/policies as business needs arise. You will follow step by step instructions detailed by senior operators in turnover reports, written job instructions, or verbal instructions and balance multiple tasks simultaneously. You will work in a challenging environment that is typically temperature controlled in areas required but often can be hot, dirty, dusty, and humid, while wearing a respirator, flame-resistant (FR) clothing, and appropriate safety gear, in a setting that can be noisy and demands strict adherence to safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large-scale powder production equipment, including atomizers, spray dryers, power cabinets, blenders, screeners, forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, and pallet jacks
• Work with high-pressure gases, induction-powered furnaces, and high-vacuum equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation in compliance with company procedures and safety standards
• Complete minor to moderate machine adjustments and maintenance repairs as needed by utilizing your mechanical skillset
• Demonstrate strong batch chemistry math skills, including the ability to accurately perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and weight percentage conversions across various units of measure

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Ability to read, understand, and follow complex work instructions with accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly proficient in performing mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, across all units of measure
• Experience operating plant equipment and industrial vehicles
• Physically capable of performing tasks that involve frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, hand and finger manipulation, as well as occasional stooping, crouching, climbing, and lifting up to 44 lbs
• Ability to safely wear and work while using a full-face or half-face respirator
• Strong computer proficiency required, including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), as well as the ability to quickly learn and navigate production-specific software and systems

Qualifications by level

Level I (LGG9) Technician: All above requirements plus 0-5 years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.

Level II (LGG10) Technician: All above requirements plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.

Level III (LGG11) Technician: All above requirements plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in a related manufacturing or industrial field, along with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Wide range of medical options
• Educational and professional development
• Employee discount program
• 401K
• Pension plan
• Life insurance

Schedule

1st shift, 06:00am - 02:30pm