Technician - Temporary

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. “Technician” employees deliver “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 that 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.
• Perform other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures of Success

• Operates assigned equipment and performs duties safely and efficiently while meeting daily production and quality targets.
• Successfully cross-trains in at least one additional production area within designated timeframes.
• Collaborates effectively with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues promptly.
• Consistently produces work that meets or exceeds quality standards with minimal rework.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvements that drive gains in efficiency or quality.
• Accurately reads and applies measurements using standard tools and performs necessary mathematical calculations.
• Understands cost control and what financially impacts the team.
• Learns and applies new production processes or systems within established training timelines.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”

Own It – Commitment to customer, 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. This role will routinely utilize standard and/or specialized manufacturing equipment to perform core functions, and will interact with production areas, equipment, or machinery at operational sites.

• Regular activities: standing, walking, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending)
• Occasional activities: sitting, climbing, crawling, and lifting items weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Environmental notes: exposure to noise, temperature variations, machinery, moving objects, and outdoor weather conditions

Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – each employee receives an allocation of stock every year
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential emotional support, work and lifestyle support, legal guidance, financial resources, and digital support