Employee-Owner Technician: Impactful Manufacturing

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Medical

Wellness program

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support multiple production areas, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output. The role involves material handling, machine operation, and assisting seasoned operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The technician will participate in training, help maintain an organized workspace, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the plant. Equal opportunity employer and ESOP benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools or production equipment.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Assist setup and operation of workstations and production tasks.
• Handle material loading, catching finished goods, stacking, and moving materials.
• Support operators with monitoring and basic troubleshooting.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, and safety.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and perform end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Ensure quality control per QC standards and customer feedback.
• Cross-train across multiple production areas as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Basic mechanical aptitude

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing or fabricationExperience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support multiple production areas, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output. The role involves material handling, machine operation, and assisting seasoned operators in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The technician will participate in training, help maintain an organized workspace, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the plant. Equal opportunity employer and ESOP benefits apply.