Employee-Owner Manufacturing Technician

Central States; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality across multiple production areas. Following standard work practices and safety procedures, you’ll help deliver Right. On Time.

Every Time. output for internal and external customers. You will work under operators and supervisors, perform tasks with hand and power tools, and participate in cross-training while maintaining a clean, organized work area and adhering to QC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear protective PPE.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations (loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, roll-forming).
• Perform material handling (loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking, moving materials).
• Assist Operators by monitoring machine output and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Control is performed at each work center per QC standards and feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality across multiple production areas. Following standard work practices and safety procedures, you’ll help deliver Right. On Time.

Every Time. output for internal and external customers. You will work under operators and supervisors, perform tasks with hand and power tools, and participate in cross-training while maintaining a clean, organized work area and adhering to QC