Technician - Temporary

About the role

We are seeking a Technician to join our team at Central States Manufacturing, Inc. located in [Location]. As an Employee-Owner, you will play a crucial role in supporting manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple production areas.

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
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids
• Aid 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 being performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require
• Support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above

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

Skills

• Customer-focused with an eye for detail
• Reliable
• Innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement
• Team player
• Positive impact and open to change
• Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control
• Community involvement

Benefits

• ESOP ownership
• 401K
• Medical Employee Assistance Program
• Work and Lifestyle Support
• Legal Guidance
• Financial Resources
• Digital Support
• Care Guides
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Pay

$[Salary Range] per year

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM