Production Technician / Engineer / Supervisor

Umicore; Manaus; On-site; BRL 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore in Manaus seeks a Production Technician I to operate and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and quality. You will follow SOPs, document transactions, and support peers while maintaining accurate records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires basic automation knowledge, ability to read technical drawings, and familiarity with SAP, contributing to efficient production and reliable outputs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Production Technician I.
• Ability to read technical drawings and instructions.
• Basic automation knowledge and mathematical skills.
• Familiarity with SAP and shop-floor processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize assigned production tasks per SOPs and safety/quality rules.
• Maintain accurate records and document transactions per controls.
• Identify issues and support continuous improvement of procedures.
• Support colleagues and respond to stakeholder requests promptly.
• Maintain documentation in line with policies and procedures.
• Coach peers and coordinate day-to-day priorities when required.
• Operate machines and adjust processes as needed per program.
• Analyze production orders and perform setup when required.

Skills

Production technician

SAP

Reading technical drawings

Basic automation

Mathematics

Safety compliance

Education

Production Technician I experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Jewelry & Industrial Metals

A wealth of applications. Umicore is an expert in developing products and processes based on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum. These materials enable our customers to make fine Jewelry, coins, high-purity glass and industrial catalysts. Umicore also enables the sustainable and responsible sourcing of these metals and provides closed-loop recycling for our customers. To make the most of these precious metals we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Executes and optimize assigned tasks in General Production following standard operating procedures and safety/quality requirements.
• Maintains accuracy and completeness of records, documentation, and transactions in line with controls.
• Recognizes issues or inconsistencies and supports the continuous improvement of work procedures and instructions.
• Supports colleagues and responds to stakeholder requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintains accurate documentation in line with policies and procedures.
• Coaches or guides peers on procedures and tools, coordinating day‑to‑day priorities when required.

Who we are looking for

• Executar e participar das atividades de operação de instalações, equipamentos, painéis de controle, sistemas supervisórios e de monitoramento, seguindo padrões técnicos e normas operacionais, controlando variáveis do processo e identificando anormalidades operacionais.
• Atuar no suporte às atividades de manutenção de primeiro nível, atendendo demandas operacionais, direcionando ocorrências conforme os procedimentos estabelecidos e acompanhando a implementação e validação das correções realizadas.
• Orientar tecnicamente, treinar e apoiar operadores e auxiliares, contribuindo para a distribuição das atividades e para o desenvolvimento da equipe.
• Atender e acompanhar auditorias, prestando esclarecimentos sobre os processos, procedimentos e normas aplicáveis à sua área de atuação em apoio à gestão.
• Operar, preparar e ajustar máquinas e processos produtivos que exijam formação técnica, elevado volume de comandos e alta complexidade de operação e controle.
• Analisar as ordens de produção e preparar, ajustar e operar equipamentos conforme a programação da área, realizando alterações de sequenciamento e atividades de setup quando necessárias.
• Analisar e controlar a qualidade dos produtos e dos processos produtivos por meio de inspeções visuais e dimensionais, registrando informações em relatórios, laudos, apontamentos e demais controles de produção.
• Emitir e aprovar documentação para transporte de cargas perigosas, quando aplicável, em conformidade com os procedimentos internos e a legislação vigente.

Requisito

• Experiencia prévia como Técnico(a) Produção I
• Bom conhecimento em Leitura de Desenho Técnico
• Automação básica (formação ou conhecimentos)
• Matemática (operações matemáticas, cálculo porcentagens)
• Bom conhecimento no sistema SAP

What We Offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?