Manufacturing Technician

MAI Animal Health-Genesis; Spring Valley (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MAI Animal Health-Genesis in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, is seeking a motivated manufacturing technician to own the production process from start to finish, working with custom equipment and assembling products from raw materials.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality inspections, and thorough documentation, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years in manufacturing or production roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to learn, operate, and adjust custom manufacturing equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail.
• Read and understand work instructions and production docs.
• Willingness to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products from raw materials through final completion.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Operate equipment including material slicers, assembly machinery, drying ovens, and other custom-built production equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify, investigate, and correct product quality issues throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel and technical support when advanced repairs are needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independence

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Job description

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Technical MAI - SV, Spring Valley, WI, US

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined manufacturing technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, solving mechanical challenges, and taking ownership of the manufacturing process from start to finish.

Unlike traditional production positions, this role offers the opportunity to manufacture a specialized product used in the animal health industry. Our equipment has been custom designed for our manufacturing process, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys learning how machines work, troubleshooting problems, and continuously improving processes.

Essential Functions:

• Manufacture products from raw materials through final completion.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Operate equipment including material slicers, assembly machinery, drying ovens, and other custom-built production equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify, investigate, and correct product quality issues throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel and technical support when advanced repairs are needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years of manufacturing, production, machine operation, or related experience preferred.
• Two or more years of mechanical experience, including troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, or working with manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand how machinery operates.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical and process-related issues.
• Comfortable learning, operating, and adjusting custom-built manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, specifications, warnings, labels, and other production documentation.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to become certified to operate a forklift.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout an assigned eight-hour shift.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, squat, climb, reach, push, pull, and perform other physical movements required to operate and maintain equipment.
• Ability to frequently use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, grasp, turn, press, handle tools, and manipulate materials and product components.

Mark Anderson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.