Employee-Owner Technician: Manufacturing & Quality

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality activities across multiple areas.

The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering products to internal and external customers aligned with company standards. You will follow safety rules, assist with workstation setup, handle materials, monitor machine output, and help with basic

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, RMA corrective actions, and feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

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

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 activities across multiple areas.

The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering products to internal and external customers aligned with company standards. You will follow safety rules, assist with workstation setup, handle materials, monitor machine output, and help with basic