Factory Production Technician — Fast-Paced & Overtime

Springfield Plastics, inc; Auburn (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Auburn, Illinois is seeking production workers to handle tasks like coiling and cutting drainage pipes, operating machinery, and maintaining production records. Candidates should be able to lift 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks for up to 12 hours. Attendance and teamwork are crucial for this role, with possible mandatory overtime during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete tasks at a fast pace.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 75 pounds repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Coil drainage pipe into large and small coils.
• Cut drainage pipe to required lengths.
• Operate power tools and heavy machinery.
• Maintain daily activity logs.

Skills

Fast pace task completion

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Forklift

Bandsaws

Job description

• coiling drainage pipe into large and small coils from the end of the production lines.
• cutting drainage pipe of multiple sizes into required lengths.
• cutting, tying and stringing twine.
• moving production into the staging area of the yard.
• operating power tools, coilers and heavy machinery.
• setting up machine to start production cycle.
• control and adjust machine settings.
• fixing issues that might occur during shift.
• spotting any machine related mistakes or flaws.
• catching and trimming of parts.
• using bandsaws and other powered and handheld tools.
• accurately counting and bagging parts.
• operating of forklift and scissor lift.
• performing routine maintenance.
• keeping accurate records of production using computer systems.
• maintain daily activity logs.
• assist with mold changes.
• other duties as assigned.
  
  

Description

Job Responsibilities Include:

• coiling drainage pipe into large and small coils from the end of the production lines.
• cutting drainage pipe of multiple sizes into required lengths.
• cutting, tying and stringing twine.
• bundling product for movement.
• moving production into the staging area of the yard.
• operating power tools, coilers and heavy machinery.
• setting up machine to start production cycle.
• control and adjust machine settings.
• fixing issues that might occur during shift.
• spotting any machine related mistakes or flaws.
• catching and trimming of parts.
• using bandsaws and other powered and handheld tools.
• accurately counting and bagging parts.
• operating of forklift and scissor lift.
• performing routine maintenance.
• keeping accurate records of production using computer systems.
• maintain daily activity logs.
• assist with mold changes.
• other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Job Requirements Include:

• complete tasks at a fast pace
• follow detailed instructions
• lift up to 75 pounds above the head on a repetitive basis
• attendance is a top priority
• perform fine manipulation with hands and fingers for up to 12 consecutive hours
• push, pull, squat, bend, stretch and crawl for up to 12 consecutive hours
• walk and/or stand for up to 12 consecutive hours
• complete repetitive motions with hands, arms, feet, legs and back for up to 12 consecutive hours
• tolerate high temperatures while working indoors
• mandatory overtime/holdovers possible during heavy production
• mandatory Saturdays possible during heavy production
• team player