Continuous Improvement Technician

Continuous Improvement Technician

The Continuous Improvement Technician supports manufacturing operations through the hands-on setup, modification, relocation, and improvement of production lines, equipment, workstations, and material flow systems. This role works closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to complete plant layout changes, launch new assembly areas, and support improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

The ideal candidate possesses broad technical and fabrication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position requires the ability to turn improvement plans and layout concepts into safe, functional, and sustainable shop-floor solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and set up new production lines, assembly areas, workstations, fixtures, racks, carts, and material presentation systems.
• Support the launch and installation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and production areas.
• Relocate existing production lines, equipment, workstations, utilities, and material storage locations as part of plant layout changes.
• Disassemble and remove production lines, equipment, workstations, and supporting structures that are being relocated, replaced, or taken out of service.
• Assist with overall plant layout modifications to improve safety, material flow, space utilization, ergonomics, and production efficiency.
• Complete hands-on work related to continuous improvement projects, including fabrication, assembly, mounting, guarding, labeling, and workplace organization.
• Work from layouts, drawings, sketches, measurements, and project plans to complete line moves and improvement activities accurately.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, maintenance, material handling, and safety personnel during line installations, moves, and project work.
• Help identify practical improvements to equipment placement, operator movement, point-of-use storage, material flow, and workstation design.
• Support kaizen events, 5S activities, visual management improvements, waste reduction projects, and facility organization efforts.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, lifting equipment, and other shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Provide mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and general technical support during equipment and production-line setup when qualified and authorized.
• Assist with testing, adjustment, startup, and turnover of newly installed or relocated production lines and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, equipment changes, layout updates, and project status.
• Promote and support a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree, certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production support, equipment installation, fabrication, maintenance, construction, or a related technical field.
• Experience setting up, modifying, relocating, or removing manufacturing equipment, assembly lines, or workstations preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, basic electrical systems, pneumatic systems, industrial equipment, and general fabrication practices.
• Ability to read and follow layouts, technical drawings, schematics, manuals, sketches, measurements, and work instructions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, kaizen, visual management, and material flow concepts preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and support projects throughout different areas of the facility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized production or maintenance systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely work at various heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around active production equipment and support projects during planned line moves or production changes.

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This hourly rate is $32.00/hour.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fastlearn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where youll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com

Work Environment

This position requires regular presence in both an office/engineering setting and the manufacturing floor. The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with production teams, observing manufacturing processes, supporting hands-on problem solving, and navigating a production environment that may include machinery, tooling, moving equipment, and required personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Current is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.