Senior Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Critical success factors – The critical success factors for the Senior Production Technician to excel in his or her position include:

1. Ability to follow established work instructions and production processes
2. Attention to detail and quality through every stage of production
3. Ability to organize work area and complete required production documents
4. Computer literate with ability to learn and effectively use new software
5. Safety conscious for self and co-workers

Essential Job Functions – The Senior Production Technician will be responsible for executing tasks defined by management and team leaders.  Such tasks may include:

• Work in small team environment to accomplish production objectives
• Monitor inventories, work in process, and prepare raw materials
• Enforce safety standards in all operations
• Record and maintain production documentation
• Ability to follow existing manufacturing processes and instructions but be able to define new processes parameters and streamline existing processes as appropriate
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of process equipment and tools
• Produce articles under a set timeline during production
• Troubleshoot various production issues

 
Education: Bachelor or Associate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field of study is desired.  High school diploma with relevant experience may be considered.

Experience: A proven track record of successfully performing production tasks with three or more years of manufacturing or laboratory experience is desired.

Knowledge: Well-balanced technical background with focus on ceramic and other related materials.  Detailed knowledge of a wide variety of production/manufacturing processes is desired.

Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to safely weigh, mix and move bulk materials and operate manufacturing equipment.  Some heavy lifting required.

Special Requirements: US citizenship is required.