Manufacturing Process Technician

J.R. MERRITT CONTROLS, INC; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean and Friendly Work Environment

401K Savings Plan with Company Matching

Profit sharing

Competitive Health & Benefits Package

Annual Performance & Bonus Incentives

Job summary

J.R. MERRITT CONTROLS, INC in Stratford, Connecticut is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician. This position involves leading operational efficiency initiatives and working closely with Engineering and Quality teams on the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and superior communication skills. Benefits include a clean work environment, 401K matching, profit sharing, and annual performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of manufacturing experience.
• Proactive approach to new projects and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Attention to detail and effective time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational efficiency initiatives and work directly on the manufacturing floor.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and lean practices.
• Manage manufacturing equipment maintenance and documentation.

Skills

High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude

Superior communication skills (oral and written)

Problem-solving skills

Job description

A Manufacturing Process Technician with a strong industrial and continuous improvement mindset will lead operational efficiency initiatives. This key position will work directly on the manufacturing floor, Engineering, and Quality. To be accountable for identifying opportunities, developing priorities, leading a cross-functional team, and driving results that improve operating costs, quality, on-time delivery, cycle time, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Input and recommendations for new designs and product upgrades/improvements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement, lean 5s, and culture to ensure high-quality productivity throughout the organization.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to reduce operational costs, and improve operator productivity and lead times.
• Design, maintain, and identify fixtures needed for builders.
• Participate in product design reviews working with Design Engineers to develop the manufacturing process of new products.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Develop process plans and procedures for products.
• Responsible for the effective development and implementation of manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Key technical resource for manufacturing personnel.
• Manage manufacturing equipment maintenance purchase and installation.
• Back up to production supervisor in absence.

Skills & Qualifications

• ISO 9001:2015 and system experience.
• 5 years minimum of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to gain a high level of product knowledge.
• High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence on projects with little or no precedence and resolve complex problems.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• Effective time and prioritization management.
• Pro‑active approach to new projects.
• Responsiveness to customer needs.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Clean and Friendly Work Environment
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Matching
• Profit sharing
• Competitive Health & Benefits Package
• Annual Performance & Bonus Incentives