Manufacturing Production Technician I - First Shift

The-Hillman-Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillman Group in York, PA, is seeking a Packaging - Material Handler to support the manufacturing of chain and fittings. You will operate basic equipment, handle raw materials, and follow work instructions to ensure safe handling and consistent quality.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma and 0–1 years in manufacturing or related fields. Expect 8-hour shifts, heavy lifting, and strict adherence to safety and traceability procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic metal manufacturing processes (cutting, forming, finishing).
• Ability to follow work instructions for load-bearing product manufacturing.
• Safety awareness and proper PPE usage in heavy industrial settings.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic equipment such as presses, cutters, tumblers, or assembly stations.
• Handle raw materials like steel bars, wire, or forged components.
• Perform simple forming, cutting, or finishing operations per instructions.
• Conduct visual inspections for cracks, deformities, or coating defects.
• Assist loading/unloading furnaces or coating processes (galvanizing, plating).
• Follow lot traceability and labeling procedures for material identification.
• Maintain safe handling practices for heavy or hot materials.
• Record basic production data such as quantities and scrap.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations (5S).
• Escalate equipment issues or defects to higher-level technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Metal manufacturing basics

Follow detailed work instructions

Safety and PPE compliance

Material handling

Visual inspection

Recordkeeping

Attention to quality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

York, PA, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

Perform basic production tasks supporting the manufacturing of chain, fittings, and related load-bearing components. Follow standardized processes to ensure safe handling of metal materials and consistent product quality. Build foundational skills in metal forming, finishing, and equipment operation.

Essential Job Functions*

• Operate basic equipment such as presses, cutters, tumblers, or assembly stations.
• Handle raw materials such as steel bars, wire, or forged components.
• Perform simple forming, cutting, or finishing operations following work instructions.
• Conduct visual inspections for obvious defects such as cracks, deformities, or surface issues.
• Assist in loading/unloading furnaces or coating processes (e.g., galvanizing, plating).
• Follow lot traceability and labeling procedures for material identification.
• Maintain safe handling practices for heavy or hot materials.
• Record basic production data such as quantities and scrap.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations (5S).
• Escalate equipment issues or defects to higher-level technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, or related experience.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic metal manufacturing processes (cutting, forming, finishing) required to support production of chain and fittings.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions related to load-bearing product manufacturing and traceability.
• Skill in safely handling raw materials, including steel components with weight or heat exposure risks.
• Ability to perform visual inspections to identify cracks, bends, or coating defects.
• Knowledge of safety practices for heavy industrial environments, including PPE and hazard awareness.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and material traceability records.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks consistently while maintaining product quality standards.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Packaging - Material Handler: Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises, and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Packaging - Material Handler: Heavy, lifting up to 85 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 280 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.