Machine Operator - 1st Shift

LaMotte Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in water analysis solutions is seeking a Production Technician for their Chestertown facility. This position involves manufacturing and packaging tablets, operating machinery, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Offering competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and 401(k) with employer match.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Employer-provided insurance options

401(k) plan with employer match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience in high school chemistry or chemical handling.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Prepare reagents according to procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of machine performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Troubleshooting skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High school chemistry or general chemical handling work experience

Job description

Description

Job Title: Production Technician

Department: Test Strips

Location: Chestertown, MD

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Pay Rate: $16 - $17 per hour

Position Summary:

To manufacture and package tablets and perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment.

Schedule/Hours:

1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:15pm.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training.

· Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority.

· Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance, and product samples.

· Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.

· Attends and participates in designated shift huddles.

· Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress.

· Transports product using pallet jacks and carts.

Miscellaneous:

· Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to:

o Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.

o 5-S program in department or other areas assigned.

o DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.

· Completes monthly safety observations.

· Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well.

· Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.

· Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

· Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

Requirements

Qualifications/ Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent. High school chemistry or general chemical handling work experience is preferred.

· Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity

· Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

· Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.

· Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed.

· Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills are a must. The position requires communication with other production personnel, Research and Development, and Quality Control.

· Individuals must be focused on tasks and not easily distracted.

· Ability to wear chemical cartridge respirator or equivalent.

· Must be able to transport up to 40lbs - 50 lbs.

Environmental Factors & Mental/Physical Demands:

· Works indoors in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment.

· Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 40lbs – 50lbs, handling a loaded pallet jacks & operating various equipment.

· Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Full-Time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.