Manufacturing Production Technician — Flexible, Hands-On

HarbisonWalker International; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician to join a flexible, team-oriented environment. The role involves preparing for production, operating machinery, and loading finished products for shipment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and meeting schedules.

There are four areas of specialization: furnace operation, maintenance, lift truck operation, and general operations. The position requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Basic computer skills; MS Office experience a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Strong reading and math comprehension.
• Understanding of safety/OSHA standards.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Interpersonal skills with coworkers, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Loading, processing, finishing, and packaging of refractory materials.
• Set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support production, and operate transport machinery to deliver materials to presses and finished goods into storage or trailers for shipment.
• Maintain product quality by following guidelines to stay within customer tolerances; keep a clean and safe work environment and professional relationships.
• Audit and observe manufacturing processes to ensure quality standards; own Quality Control compliance for the area and logs.
• Operate and program furnaces, scales, and all packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative and minor maintenance repairs on process and packaging equipment.
• Operate transport machinery and lift trucks to move materials and load shipments.
• Transfer bag/supersacks.

Skills

Forklift experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and math comprehension

Safety/OSHA standards

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

HarbisonWalker International is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician to join a flexible, team-oriented environment. The role involves preparing for production, operating machinery, and loading finished products for shipment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and meeting schedules.

There are four areas of specialization: furnace operation, maintenance, lift truck operation, and general operations. The position requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, with forklift