Production Technician (Finishing)
About the role
We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team and learn the fundamentals of composite production in the Prepreg area. This entry-level role is designed to give you hands-on experience with production machinery, including setup, safe operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Set up and validate production machinery for proper operation.
- Aid in machine operation to ensure smooth and efficient running and production of quality products.
- Utilize a variety of hand tools to accomplish primary job functions including (but not limited to) scrapers, cutting tools, and carts to move material.
- Learn to operate production equipment computer interface and process monitoring systems.
- Assist in the inspection of products during production runs.
- Work with others to achieve an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Clean machine to ensure proper running and operation.
- Create and/or complete necessary production related paperwork.
- Provide accurate and timely turnover information to the oncoming shift.
- Maintain work area(s) in a clean and orderly condition.
- Operate equipment including forklift, hoist, etc. to move materials and supplies.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Perform other related production duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong situational awareness, ensuring safe surroundings and consistent quality of work.
- Ability to utilize interpersonal and teamwork skills, perform basic mathematical computations, follow directions and to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve at an intermediate level.
- Professional and effective communication skills with colleagues and leadership.
- Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and applicable software.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous production experience strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists is frequent.
- Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds.
- Frequent exposure to a wide range of temperatures.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Skills
- Situational awareness
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Basic mathematical computations
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Computer usage
- Safe surroundings
- Quality of work
- Personal protective equipment
Benefits
- Coverage for Health Benefits start the first day of the month after hire date.
- Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
- Vision Coverage- VSP.
- Dental Coverage – Delta Dental.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment.
- 401K with employer match.
- Life, accident, and short term disability insurance.
Pay
Compensation: $24.00-$27.00Compensation is reexamined on an annual basis$3.00 per hour shift premium for night shift (5:45pm - 6:00am)
Schedule
This refers to a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off rotating schedule, and this would be the same for night and day shift. These are 12-hour shifts.
Desired Skills And Abilities
- Situational awareness
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Basic mathematical computations
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Computer usage
- Safe surroundings
- Quality of work
- Personal protective equipment
Physical Requirements
- The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists is frequent.
- Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds.
- Frequent exposure to a wide range of temperatures.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
Compliance with US Export Control Regulations
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these regulations, applicants for employment must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the ITAR and/or EAR. The definition of “US Person” includes U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.