Manufacturing Tech- 12 hour rotating night shift

thekineticgroup; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) match

Career development

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Arkansas is seeking a Manufacturing Production Associate 1 to perform preventative, routine, and minor maintenance on production machinery in assigned areas. You will support changeovers, troubleshoot issues, and assist engineers, while maintaining safety and ISO directives.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and at least one year in manufacturing. Overtime may be required; attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must pass mechanical aptitude evaluation.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Read and comprehend process instructions.
• Record pertinent process information as required.

Responsibilities

• Attend shift, department and plant meetings on time.
• Perform machine changeovers and support equipment changes.
• Troubleshoot and perform light maintenance on malfunctioning machines.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance as scheduled or required.
• Set tooling and adjust various machines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting equipment, products and processes.

Skills

Communication

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Measuring devices

Job description

Pay Range:Starting Hourly Rate: $24.35 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Perform preventative, routine and minor maintenance on production and support machinery in assigned area(s). Performs changeovers on production machines and associated support equipment as required in a timely manner. Assists Manufacturing Associates when required. Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment where and when directed and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations. Supports the facility's mission, safety and ISO goals and directives and is an active participant of the Remington Team.

As the Manufacturing Production Associate 1, you will have an opportunity to:

• Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner
• Performs changeovers in a timely manner on machines and associated support equipment as directed
• Troubleshoots and performs light maintenance on malfunctioning machines
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery and associated support equipment on a scheduled or 'as necessary' basis
• Sets tooling and makes necessary adjustments to a variety of machines
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Assists engineers in developing with troubleshooting equipment, products and processes as required
• Mentors Operators and Technicians with training to ensure process integrity and that 'best practices' are being utilized

*NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. Overtime, including working extended shift hours and/or during scheduled days off, may be required.

You have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass the company's standard mechanical aptitude evaluation for technicians
• Basic computer skills preferred to navigate menus and select, open and print documents
• Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively with team members and supervision
  • Read and comprehend process instructions
  • Record pertinent process information as required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception and peripheral vision. Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 lbs. unaided. Ability to push a loaded production buggy weighing as much as 1,500 lbs. Ability to stand or sit for up to 90% of the time. Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend or extend reach as required to perform tasks. Ability to ascend and descend stairs/ladders as required. Ability to grasp and feel small parts.

Mental Requirements: Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with manufacturing associates, management personnel, and associates in support functions. Ability to maintain professional communication style under pressure. Must have the ability to judge when outside involvement is needed in any given situation, such as supervisor, quality personnel, or maintenance mechanic. Ability to maintain good reasoning ability when under pressure. Must also have the following demonstrated personal skills: good interpersonal skills, a cooperative style, and the ability to effectively prioritize own time spent on duties.

Equipment Used: Manufacturing equipment, shared computer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, protective equipment, quality measuring devices and equipment, forklifts, and hand tools.

Working Environment: Most of the time is spent in the manufacturing plant. This exposure subjects employee to temperature changes, dirt, dust, noise, vibration, moving objects and mechanical parts, machine tool lubricant mists, equipment and explosive hazards. Eye protection in the form of approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles is required. Approved steel-toe safety shoes are required. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection to be worn in the work area.

Work Environment

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support.

That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• day-one healthcare coverage
• company-paid parental leave
• a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• career development opportunities
• education assistance
• paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally

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