Leather Conditioning Technician (Contract-To-Hire after 90 days)

Leather Conditioning Technician (Contract-To-Hire after 90 days) Position located in Rochester Hills, MI. Position requirement: Experience with leather conditioning. This role processes orders in the conditioning or finishing area following FIFO process, operating equipment such as embossing presses, stakers, mills, spray lines/roll coaters, deduster, and air‑off tunnels. Duties include maintaining safety, following production routines, and supporting customer demand. 41‑50% Process orders through required operations, ensuring defect‑free leather within allotted time. 10‑20% Assist in set‑up of processing equipment and communicate concerns with Production Leader or Supervisor. 5‑10% Maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions. 5‑10% Perform housekeeping and 5S standards. 5‑10% Complete traceability paperwork such as routines and FTP charts. 5‑10% Inspect equipment at start/end of day to ensure functionality. Principal Challenges: Typical: Navigating the day's work efficiently using FIFO and TAKT time. Complex: Modifying conditioning parameters to meet customer targets when routine settings do not achieve desired results. Long‑Range: Achieving 100% defect‑free product (0 PPM) while mastering conditioning techniques. Minimum Qualifications Minimum high‑school diploma. At least 1 year of conditioning area training. Ability to operate conditioning equipment safely, including embossing presses, stakers, mills, spray lines/roll coaters, dedusters, and air‑off tunnels. Knowledge of conditioning processes, ability to detect out‑of‑control FTP conditions, and minor defect identification. Familiarity with tools such as pyrometers, tachometers, moisture meters, BLC, snap gauge. Read/write English and follow instructions and routines. Can lift up to 50 lbs. Additional Information Experience servicing equipment: 70‑80% of time on embossing presses, mills, stakers, etc.; 20‑30% on gauges; 10‑20% on air‑off tunnel. Location: Rochester Hills, MI. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prince-Technology-Solutions-Inc