Production Technician

Australia Farm Innovations (AFI); Tarlac City; On-site; PHP 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Farm Innovations (AFI) in the Philippines seeks a Production Technician to operate and set up production equipment, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met.

The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems, can read SOPs and blueprints, and works well with the team to keep lines running and problems addressed promptly. Forklift NC II is a plus, and shift work may apply.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or technical course graduate; engineering-related degree acceptable.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, SOPs and work instructions.
• Familiar with hand tools and power tools; basic diagnostic procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start up, and shut down production equipment per SOPs and instructions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality conformity.
• Follow GMP, TPM, HSE, and QMS requirements.
• Record production output and report issues to supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Blueprints & SOPs

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate

Engineering-related degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment diagnostics

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Join Our Team and Be Part of Our Production Operations!

We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious Production Technician to support our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and setting up production equipment, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring that production activities meet established safety, quality, and productivity standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Equipment Operation and Setup: Operate, start up, shut down, and adjust manufacturing or assembly machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments. Identify and address equipment issues to minimize downtime.

• Quality Control and Inspection: Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards and identify defects or discrepancies.

• Safety and Compliance: Follow workplace safety protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, and applicable quality management system (QMS) standards.

• Production Monitoring and Documentation: Record production output, monitor machine performance, maintain accurate production records, and report equipment malfunctions or quality issues to the appropriate supervisors or quality assurance personnel.

• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with team members and supervisors to maintain smooth production operations, meet production targets, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate, vocational or technical course graduate, or holder of a degree in an engineering-related field.

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.

• Ability to understand and follow technical drawings, blueprints, SOPs, and work instructions.

• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and basic equipment diagnostic procedures.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Willingness to work on shifting schedules, overtime, and weekends when necessary.

• An advantage: Holder of a valid Forklift NC II certificate or with experience operating a forklift.

• An advantage: Previous experience in team supervision, team coordination, or a leadership role.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We value candidates who are dependable, proactive, safety-conscious, and committed to producing quality work. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently when necessary while collaborating effectively with the production team to achieve operational goals.