Manufacturing Tech

Townley Engineering & Manufacturing Co.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in West Virginia is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to set up, run, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assembling products, monitoring production processes, and performing quality checks. Candidates should have the ability to troubleshoot, work in teams, and comply with safety regulations. This full-time position requires physical capability to handle tooling and lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Qualifications

• Ability to proactively troubleshoot problems.
• Fabricating experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products and parts to meet production targets.
• Operates and maintains machinery and production line equipment.
• Monitors the production line and removes faulty products.
• Conducts quality checks on the functionality of parts and components.

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Technicians set up, run and maintain manufacturing equipment and assembly processes. Ensuring that all equipment is working efficiently, monitoring production processes, and making adjustments or troubleshoot as needed. Manufacturing technicians produce products for the consumer market. They assemble components by hand, add finishing touches to components, and perform quality checks on machine-produced parts.

Essential Job Functions

• Assembles products and parts to meet production targets
• Follows production guidelines and specifications
• Operates and maintains machinery and production line equipment
• Monitors the production line and removes faulty products
• Participates in ongoing on-the-job training to adhere to company policies
• Performing assigned product manufacturing and assembly tasks
• Conducting quality checks on the functionality of parts and components
• Adding finishing touches to the appearance of components
• Performing minor repairs and reporting breakdowns in a timely manner
• Keeping equipment maintenance logs
• Collaborating with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Complying with internal policies and industry regulations
• Follow instructions and/or direction given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects
• Ensure work area is clean and safe

Note: This is not a complete list of requirements; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to proactively troubleshoot problems
• Fabricating experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Work as a team within department and with other departments and Leads
• Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with the company policies

Required Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products. Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand.

Required PPE

Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Mining