Manufacturing Technician I

Job Summary

Supports daily manufacturing operations by performing standardized production tasks in a safe and controlled industrial environment. This role focuses on learning equipment operation, following defined work instructions, performing basic operator maintenance, and completing initial quality checks to ensure products meet established specifications.

Essential Job Functions *

• Operate assigned production equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, safety rules, and work instructions.
• Load raw materials, components, or subassemblies into machines while maintaining proper identification and traceability.
• Start, stop, and monitor equipment to ensure normal and safe operation throughout the production cycle.
• Perform visual inspections and basic dimensional checks using provided criteria and inspection tools.
• Identify abnormal conditions, defects, or safety concerns and immediately notify appropriate personnel.
• Perform basic operator maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, and minor lubrication as directed.
• Record production counts, scrap quantities, and operational data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and organization in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE), machine guarding, and safety requirements at all times.
• Participate in onboarding, skills training, and cross-training activities to build manufacturing proficiency.
• Other duties as assigned

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic industrial safety rules, including the use of personal protective equipment, machine guarding, and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal work instructions accurately and consistently.
• Skill in performing repetitive production tasks while maintaining required quality standards.
• Ability to identify obvious defects, abnormal equipment conditions, or safety concerns and report them promptly.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing concepts such as scrap, cycle time, and defect identification.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and inspection records using manual or electronic systems.
• Ability to learn new processes, equipment, and job tasks through structured training and on-the-job instruction.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Self-paced, 10 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.