Assoc. Mfg Technician

DPR Construction; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Technician to support machinery operations under close supervision in our Durham, NC facility. You will learn and apply standard machine operation and safety procedures to help meet daily production goals while maintaining a safe, orderly workspace.

Responsibilities include assisting with machine setup, loading materials, monitoring indicators, performing basic measurements and inspections, and escalating issues to senior technicians as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with machine setup, material loading, and part handling under direction.
• Supports operation of production machinery such as roll formers, presses, or automated lines.
• Monitors basic machine indicators and reports abnormalities or alarms.
• Performs basic measurements and visual inspections of produced components.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of machinery work areas.
• Follows machine safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements as directed.
• Escalates machine issues or deviations to senior technicians or leads.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports manufacturing machinery operations by performing foundational machine support tasks under close supervision. Contributes to daily production goals by learning and applying standard machine operation and safety procedures. Supports product quality by following defined setup, monitoring, and inspection requirements. Maintains a safe and orderly workspace by adhering to established practices and escalating unfamiliar conditions. Assists in the efficient operation of machinery within manufacturing environments.

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Supports manufacturing machinery operations by performing foundational machine support tasks under close supervision. Contributes to daily production goals by learning and applying standard machine operation and safety procedures. Supports product quality by following defined setup, monitoring, and inspection requirements. Maintains a safe and orderly workspace by adhering to established practices and escalating unfamiliar conditions. Assists in the efficient operation of machinery within manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with machine setup, material loading, and part handling under direction.
• Supports operation of production machinery such as roll formers, presses, or automated lines.
• Monitors basic machine indicators and reports abnormalities or alarms.
• Performs basic measurements and visual inspections of produced components.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of machinery work areas.
• Follows machine safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements as directed.
• Escalates machine issues or deviations to senior technicians or leads.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

0 – 2 years of experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or a related environment required.

Certifications And Licenses

None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.