Manufacturing Production Technician

Manufacturing Production TechnicianHWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician.The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HarbisonWalker International through the safe manufacturing of refractory products, this includes the forming, finishing, and packaging of refractory products, the set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support the production processes, and operating transport machinery to deliver materials to presses on the production line and finished goods into storage and/or trailers for shipment. This role is also responsible for maintaining quality by following set guidelines ensuring the product remains within tolerances established for customers. In addition, the Manufacturing Production Technician maintains clean & safe work environment as well as maintains professional working relationships with co-workers.ResponsibilitiesAuditing and observing manufacturing process to ensure products meets or exceeds quality standards; owning Quality Control compliance for assigned working area and keeping appropriate logsOperating and programing presses, setters, pickers, scales and all of bearing equipment.Actively demonstrates and promotes safety and a safe work environment and hold themselves accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.Analyzes equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly.RequirementsRequires high school diploma or equivalentSome manufacturing experience helpfulPrevious forklift experience preferredUnderstanding of basic safety/OSHA standardsMechanical aptitudeTwo (2) – four (4) years of previous machine operating or production related experience preferredPhysical and Environmental RequirementsPhysical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking; requires less than 1/3 of time sitting,Lifting: Requires lifting to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.Vision: Requires accurate close, distance color and peripheral vision, including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.Noise: Requires exposure to very loud noise.Job Identification 4539Job Category ProductionPosting Date 10/09/2026, 02:11 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 1087 North Hubbard Road, Lowellville, OH, 44436, US (On-site)