Manufacturing Technician

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The role focuses on supporting advanced manufacturing and prototyping for next-generation materials, from early trials through pilot-scale execution.

You will work hands-on with equipment, collect data, and document results while collaborating with engineering and process teams. A safe, organized environment and strong attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions.
• Comfort with both physical and digital recordkeeping.
• Experience with HMI interfaces and basic machine operation.
• Exposure to metal or ceramic processes such as powder processing, heat treatment, machining or finishing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, process, and manufacturing teams to support development of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment used in prototyping and small-scale production.
• Perform measurements and collect process data using laboratory and production equipment.
• Support experimental trials, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow standard work instructions

Safety mindset

Recordkeeping (digital & physical)

HMI operation

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician located in the DFW metro. Our client is a well-established industrial manufacturer operating at the forefront of the clean energy and advanced materials space, currently entering an exciting phase of growth and project development.

This is a hands-on, highly technical role focused on supporting advanced manufacturing and prototyping efforts for next-generation materials. The ideal candidate enjoys working in an environment that combines experimentation, equipment operation, and process development to ensure efficient and reliable production from early-stage trials through pilot-scale execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering, process, and manufacturing teams to support development of advanced manufacturing technologies
• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment used in prototyping and small-scale production
• Perform measurements and collect process data using laboratory and production equipment
• Support experimental trials, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. They will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to follow standard work instructions, and comfort with both physical and digital recordkeeping. Experience operating equipment with HMI interfaces, along with exposure to metal or ceramic manufacturing processes such as powder processing, heat treatment, machining, or finishing, is highly valued. A strong safety mindset, the ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting are essential for success in this role.

This is a high-impact position within a growing organization offering excellent career development and exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. It’s an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on, technically driven environment and enjoys contributing to the development and scaling of advanced industrial processes.