Manufacturing Technician

Sefar Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technical fabric manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for their Kansas City facility. This role involves direct support in operations, equipment maintenance, and process improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, hands-on skills, and a readiness to learn new processes. Join a dynamic team and be a crucial part of enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment for daily production, ensuring proper function and safe operation.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues in real-time.
• Assist with developing and updating technical documents including work instructions and equipment SOPs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Team Collaboration

Education

Two-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechatronics Technology

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Job Description

TITLE: Manufacturing Technician

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager(Kansas City)

General Scope of Position

Sefar’s Manufacturing Technician plays a vital role in supporting day-to-day operations across all areas of manufacturing at our Kansas City facility. This is a hands-on, dynamic role that requires adaptability, problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset.

This position involves working directly with various types of manufacturing equipment, supporting both routine production needs and improvement initiatives. You will assist in equipment setups, repairs, troubleshooting, and process optimization projects—helping to ensure operational efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety. You will also contribute to the development of documentation, training materials, and best practices that support our broader manufacturing goals.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a two-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Mechatronics Technology—or a related technical field—is required. Candidates should have 1 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a demonstrated ability to work across a range of equipment and processes.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new technologies and processes. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves both structured tasks and unique, one-time projects that require critical thinking and initiative.

Position Responsibilities:

Sefar employees are responsible for the quality of their work through understanding and fulfilling our customers’ requirements.

• Production Support & Equipment Setup
• Prepare and set up equipment for daily production, ensuring proper function and safe operation across sewing, welding, cutting, stamping, and auxiliary processes.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues in real time, minimizing downtime and escalating when needed.
• Preventive Maintenance & Repair
• Perform repairs and assist with scheduled maintenance tasks on machinery, tools, and systems.
• Communicate equipment status and support larger repair efforts in coordination with engineering or maintenance personnel.
• Process Improvement & Technical Projects
• Support and lead projects to improve process stability, reduce costs, or enhance quality.
• Conduct basic trials or experiments to determine optimal machine settings or configurations.
• Collect and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation & Standardization
• Assist with developing and updating technical documents including Work Instructions, equipment SOPs, safety procedures, and internal guides.
• Help document lessons learned, troubleshooting guides, and new process validations for broader team use.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align on equipment needs, process changes, and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective actions following equipment or process-related non-conformances.
• Training & Operational Knowledge Sharing
• Train operators or other technicians on equipment use, basic troubleshooting, and process setup as needed.
• Serve as a technical resource on shop floor during new equipment introduction or process rollouts.
  

Company Description

About Sefar North America,

We are part of Sefar AG who is headquartered in Switzerland with subsidiaries and fabrications centers in 25 countries on 4 continents provide local technical service for the broad range of solutions offered by Sefar. In 2022 the Sefar Group achieved sales over $350+ Million and employed some 2900+ employees worldwide. Sefar AG has been in business since 1830, Sefar Inc has been operating in the North America since 1925. We are the leading global technical fabric manufacturer and as such are the have established a vertical integration. We control our process from polymer to finished products, giving us unique selling advantages in the marketplace.

About Sefar North America, We are part of Sefar AG who is headquartered in Switzerland with subsidiaries and fabrications centers in 25 countries on 4 continents provide local technical service for the broad range of solutions offered by Sefar. In 2022 the Sefar Group achieved sales over $350+ Million and employed some 2900+ employees worldwide. Sefar AG has been in business since 1830, Sefar Inc has been operating in the North America since 1925. We are the leading global technical fabric manufacturer and as such are the have established a vertical integration. We control our process from polymer to finished products, giving us unique selling advantages in the marketplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing

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