Temporary Technician - Trim (1st shift)
Central States · Hartford, SD · 6 days ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Core Functions
- 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 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
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.”
Preferred Education & Experience
- 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
- Interacts with production areas, equipment, or machinery at operational sites
- Mainly active tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials or tools weighing up to 55 pounds
- Exposure to noise, temperature variations, machinery, moving objects, and outdoor weather conditions
- Frequent interaction with machinery, moving objects, and vehicles
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required by site policy when in designated production or operational areas
Travel
- This position may require up to 5% travel, depending on business needs
- Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events