Employee-Owner Manufacturing Technician

Elevate Structures; South Dakota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Employee Assistance Program

Care Guides

Wellness Program

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple areas. The role follows strict safety procedures to deliver Right. On Time.

Every Time. outputs to internal and external customers. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, operating equipment, monitoring outputs, and assisting with basic troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous 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 required PPE; help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
• Assist Operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Control is performed at each work center based on QC standards and feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple areas. The role follows strict safety procedures to deliver Right. On Time.

Every Time. outputs to internal and external customers. Responsibilities include setting up workstations, operating equipment, monitoring outputs, and assisting with basic troubleshooting.