Machine Technician

Machine Technician / Operations Technician

The Machine Technician (Operations Technician) plays a key role in operating and optimizing highly automated cosmetic manufacturing and packaging lines. You will run production equipment, perform basic mechanical troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This hands-on, floor-based position serves as a bridge between line operators and maintenance technicians and offers a strong entry point into a maintenance-focused career path within the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and oversee assigned production and packaging lines to consistently meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality, making adjustments as needed to maintain optimal production flow.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting on production machinery and resolve routine equipment issues within defined scope.
• Diagnose equipment problems using structured methods and clearly explain the diagnostic process and findings.
• Identify emerging issues early to prevent downtime and minimize production interruptions.
• Escalate complex or advanced mechanical issues to Maintenance Technicians with clear, detailed problem descriptions.
• Support and apply lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S and basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) practices, to improve line performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and enhance equipment reliability.
• Assist with machine set-ups, changeovers, and change-outs to support different products and formats, including filling and injection molding equipment as applicable.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to support routine adjustments and basic maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth, reliable operations.
• Train and mentor line operators on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned lines, including housekeeping, organization, and adherence to 5S standards.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, team-driven manufacturing environment, adapting to changing priorities and production needs.
• Contribute to root cause failure analysis by providing accurate observations, data, and feedback on recurring issues.

Essential Skills:

• Ideally 5 years of relevant machine operating experience in manufacturing or a closely related environment, with flexibility depending on overall skill set.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proven problem-solving ability in a production setting.
• Hands-on experience operating production equipment and working with basic mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform basic mechanical diagnostics, and clearly explain the diagnostic process.
• Experience with continuous improvement practices, including 5S and basic lean manufacturing concepts.
• Demonstrated experience working with production machinery such as filling machines, injection molding machines, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with change outs, change overs, and machine set-up activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, military, or similar environments that involve mechanical systems and structured processes.
• Comfort using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively on the production floor.
• Strong root-cause problem-solving skills and an understanding of when to troubleshoot independently versus when to escalate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment and maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and reliability in previous roles.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, maintenance technicians, and supervisors about equipment status and issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or other cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) environments.
• Exposure to highly automated production lines and advanced packaging equipment.
• Experience with root cause failure analysis and basic reliability-focused practices.
• Familiarity with filling machines, injection molding machines, and other specialized production equipment used for containers, lids, and cosmetic products.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S implementation and process optimization.
• Comfort working with basic SPC (Statistical Process Control) concepts to monitor and improve process stability.
• Motivation to develop into more advanced maintenance and technical roles over time, leveraging this position as a career progression step.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing manufacturing facility that is investing in automation, technical talent, and long-term career development. As the primary U.S. manufacturing site, the plant offers meaningful opportunities to learn advanced equipment, expand your mechanical skill set, and progress into maintenance and higher-level technical roles. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and enriched employee experiences, creating a supportive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued. With ongoing staffing growth and a clear path for advancement, you can build a stable, long-term career while working with modern, clean, and well-organized production lines.

Work Environment:

The facility is a climate-controlled, very clean, and highly automated cosmetic manufacturing environment focused on production, packaging, mixing, and filling operations for products such as makeup, perfume, and hair dye. You will work primarily on the production floor, operating and supporting advanced equipment that handles containers, fillers, and lids. The environment emphasizes organization, 5S, and cleanliness, with modern production machinery and automated systems. Work is hands-on and physically present on the floor, using hand tools and power tools as needed. The setting is fast-paced and team-driven, with strong collaboration between production, maintenance, and quality teams to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, NC.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.75/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Oxford, NC.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.