Manufacturing Technician

UFP TECHNOLOGIES; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

UFP Technologies, Inc. (Universal Plastics & Engineering Company) seeks a hands-on Machinist to support engineering and manufacturing. The role involves tooling and equipment setup, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and hands-on production support to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Ideal candidates have experience with hand tools, measurement devices, and reading engineering drawings, and will contribute to continuous improvement and quality control on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English (read, write, speak clearly).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and documentation.
• Hands-on use of common hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, etc.).
• Hands-on use of measurement devices (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Experience with Quality and Safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering with troubleshooting of product and process difficulties.
• Resolve tooling, equipment, and process parameter issues to support Manufacturing.
• Perform preventative maintenance work orders for all tooling and equipment.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Document and Maintain Lockout/Tagout procedures and occurrences.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses for all manufacturing equipment in compliance with Company safety requirements.
• Independently set up and take down thermoforming presses.
• Actively assist with Quality Control functions on the manufacturing floor.
• Prepare logistics documentation and ship finished parts
• Document and maintain production data, quality checks, and equipment logs.
• Actively guide machine operators on procedures and best practice on a regular basis.
• Proactively participate in creating and implementing shop improvements regarding efficiency and workflow processes.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Communication

Read/Write English

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Measurement devices

Engineering drawings

Job description

Universal Plastics & Engineering Company (UNIPEC), a UFP Technologies company, specializes in developing and manufacturing precision thermoformed and heat-sealed polymer components used primarily for shielding batteries in Class III implantable medical devices.

UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!

Summary:

This role supports Machinist and Manufacturing by assisting with product validation, tooling and equipment setup, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and gauge/device management. The ideal candidate is hands on, detail oriented, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Engineering with troubleshooting of product and process difficulties.
• Resolve tooling, equipment, and process parameter issues to support Manufacturing.
• Perform preventative maintenance work orders for all tooling and equipment.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Document and Maintain Lockout/Tagout procedures and occurrences.
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses for all manufacturing equipment in compliance with Company safety requirements.
• Independently set up and take down thermoforming presses.
• Actively assist with Quality Control functions on the manufacturing floor.
• Prepare logistics documentation and ship finished parts
• Document and maintain production data, quality checks, and equipment logs.
• Actively guide machine operators on procedures and best practice on a regular basis.
• Proactively participate in creating and implementing shop improvements regarding efficiency and workflow processes.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualification Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or Vocational School required.
• At least two years of experience with tools and measurement devices is preferred.
• Hands‑on use of common hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, etc.).
• Hands‑on use of measurement devices (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to read and write simple work instructions and equipment procedures.
• Experience with Quality and Safety standards in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills in English (read, write, and speak clearly).

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.