Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician (Front Line Engineering Technician)2nd shift role (4 PM – 2:30 AM [10 hours], Monday – Thursday)5050 Nathan Lane N., Plymouth 5544211 Month Contract with possible Extension Must be open to working overtime based on production and staffing needs (possibly several days a month)DutiesProvide production support in clean room > 90% of day, responding to escalations from Operations (i.e. scrap, process questions, equipment issues, etc.)Build SME-level knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, and best practices and support Operations team in coaching assemblersInvestigate scrap generated throughout the shift and understand root cause through dissection and assembler observation/discussionProvide data-driven and evidence-based feedback and coaching to assemblers on scrapPerform basic equipment troubleshooting and documentation, as requiredProactively monitor line performance and drive immediate corrections or escalationsBackground/QualificationsBe innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal directionHave excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and collaboration skillsWork effectively with cross-functional teamsAbility to build relationships positively with people of varying personalities and culturesPossess strong judgement with a focus on qualityRequired:Local candidate (100% on-site role in Plymouth, MN)High school diploma or GEDBasic Microsoft office skillsAbility to work as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnelAbility to teach and coach othersStrong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teamsAdept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlinesPreferred/Nice to Have:1-3 years of relevant experienceDirect production support (front line, day-to-day hands-on experience)Manufacturing technician or technologistPrior medical device experienceTrade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalentTraining or babysitting experience nice to have as it demonstrates coaching / teaching ability