Employee-Owner Technician: Cross-Train & Optimize

Central States; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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 who supports production, materials handling, and quality processes across multiple lines.

You will follow safety procedures, operate equipment, and contribute to on-time, quality output for internal and external customers. This role offers ESOP ownership, growth opportunities in lean manufacturing, and a team-focused culture that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and detail-oriented with ability to follow procedures.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles is a plus.
• Commitment to teamwork and quality output.

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 the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting basics

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician who supports production, materials handling, and quality processes across multiple lines.

You will follow safety procedures, operate equipment, and contribute to on-time, quality output for internal and external customers. This role offers ESOP ownership, growth opportunities in lean manufacturing, and a team-focused culture that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.