2nd Shift Technician — Employee-Owner Impact

Central States; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an Employee-Owner Technician to support manufacturing, material handling, and quality-related activities across production areas.

The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure on-time, high-quality outputs for both internal and external customers. You will follow PPE, assist operators, monitor machine output, train new hires, and cross-train in multiple areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• Familiar with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Support setup and operation of workstations and tasks.
• Handle materials, monitor machine output, and assist troubleshooting.
• Perform production tasks using tools and keep area clean.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, and safety.
• Ensure quality checks are performed at each center.

Skills

Customer-focused

Reliable

Team player

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Reading measurements

Education

High school diploma

Manufacturing experience

Lean principles

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an Employee-Owner Technician to support manufacturing, material handling, and quality-related activities across production areas.

The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure on-time, high-quality outputs for both internal and external customers. You will follow PPE, assist operators, monitor machine output, train new hires, and cross-train in multiple areas.