Employee-Owner Technician – Manufacturing and Quality

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401K

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Care Guides

Wellness program

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple production areas.

The role follows standard work and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output. You will work in a manufacturing environment, learn equipment operation, and cross-train in multiple areas to support continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

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 that Quality Control is performed at each work center based on QC standards, RMA corrective actions, and feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication

Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles

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-related activities across multiple production areas.

The role follows standard work and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output. You will work in a manufacturing environment, learn equipment operation, and cross-train in multiple areas to support continuous improvement and on-time delivery.