Manufacturing Technician

Essentra; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentra is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Technician to support daily production operations. You will operate production equipment, perform quality checks, and ensure products meet customer and company standards.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Starting with on-site responsibilities, you will follow all safety policies, maintain accurate records, and contribute to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or 1–2 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, procedures, and maintenance documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate process or operational issues to the Production Manager.
• Learn and operate a variety of manufacturing equipment such as Ultrasonic Cleaning Line, Printing Line, and cut-off machines.
• Complete required quality records, inspection forms, and production documentation accurately.
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Support team and production goals with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Quality-focused

Team player

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ultrasonic Cleaning Line

Printing Line

Cut-off machines

Incoming Inspection

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support daily manufacturing operations by operating production equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring products meet customer and company standards. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, willing to learn, and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate process or operational issues to the Production Manager.
• Learn and operate a variety of manufacturing equipment, including:
• Ultrasonic Cleaning Line
• Incoming Inspection processes
• Printing Line
• Manual and automatic cut-off machines
• Learn and understand part number conventions and product specifications.
• Complete required quality records, inspection forms, and production documentation accurately.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment through proper housekeeping practices.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support team and production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; or one to two years of related manufacturing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, operating procedures, and maintenance documents.
• Ability to complete in-process inspection documentation accurately.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform calculations using standard formulas with or without a calculator.
• Ability to understand and follow written, verbal, and visual instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.