1st Shift Hands-on Production Ops Technician

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, IA seeks a Production Operations Technician for the first shift to coordinate assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of products. You will monitor lines, perform maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with basic mechanical skills. Training is provided; expect overtime and collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and identify issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement process improvements and optimize workflows.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure products meet standards and customer specifications.
• Document and report production issues, equipment failures, or quality concerns to stakeholders.
• Follow all safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in training new production operators on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production-related issues.
• Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands.
• Work overtime, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Danfoss in Ames, IA seeks a Production Operations Technician for the first shift to coordinate assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of products. You will monitor lines, perform maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support process improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with basic mechanical skills. Training is provided; expect overtime and collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.