Hands-On Manufacturing Ops Technician, 1st Shift

Danfoss GmbH; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH is seeking a Production Operations Technician for 1st shift in Ames, IA. The role involves coordinating parts, assembling, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping products, with duties across machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting in a production environment.

The position emphasizes safety, quality control, teamwork with engineering and quality assurance, and training new operators while rotating across assembly cells to meet demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 0–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments to machinery.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement process improvements and optimize workflows.
• Conduct quality inspections to meet specifications and standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Danfoss GmbH is seeking a Production Operations Technician for 1st shift in Ames, IA. The role involves coordinating parts, assembling, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping products, with duties across machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting in a production environment.

The position emphasizes safety, quality control, teamwork with engineering and quality assurance, and training new operators while rotating across assembly cells to meet demand.