Manufacturing Technician 1

Fiber Global; Whitestown (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiber Global is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support a heavy production environment in Whitestown, Indiana. The role involves operating equipment, performing preventive maintenance, staging materials, and assisting with repairs as needed.

This position requires the ability to work weekends/rotating shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow safety standards while contributing to productivity goals. Training and advancement depend on skill level and experience.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, machines, vehicles and hand tools per safety standards.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance; lubricate bushings; adjust conveyors.
• Use forklifts to move materials between production stations safely and efficiently.
• Stage materials for production or finished goods for outbound logistics.
• Load raw materials into equipment; load finished goods into containers; unload raw materials.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs with senior technicians.
• Support industrial cleaning activities around the factory.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Manufacturing Technician works on various operations activities to meet productivity goals. Fiber Global has four (4) levels of Manufacturing Technician positions which are based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee in alignment with what is required for the areas and functions of responsibility. This may include preparing, staging, handling, and moving production materials and finished products around the factory. Additionally, performing preventative and recovery maintenance repairs involving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment may be expected depending on the technician level. Technicians at the highest level will also be expected to be proficient in diagnosing and solving PLC faults, performing sensor replacements and adjustments, and are experienced in efficiently performing heavy repairs on automated equipment under pressure and short timelines.

What To Expect

You can expect to make a positive difference in the world with Fiber Global. However, doing that is not easy. It requires a lot of hard work, taking action with solutions to problems and challenges, and demonstrating unwavering resilience. Our core values - Purpose, Integrity, Progress, and Collaboration - are the baseline of how we do everything. You can expect to work with individuals and teams who are driven by a sense of purpose, and hold themselves and others accountable for positively contributing to the company’s mission.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works in alignment with Fiber Global’s core values of Purpose, Integrity, Progress, and Collaboration
  • Operate equipment, machines, vehicles, and hand tools in accordance with safety and standards
  • Perform minor and preventative maintenance, such as lubricating bushings or adjusting conveyor belts
  • Safely and efficiently use equipment such as forklifts to move materials between various production stations within the factory
  • Stage materials that will be used for production, or finished products for outbound logistics
  • Load raw materials into production equipment and machines, load finished goods into shipping containers and trailers, and unload raw materials into the factory
  • Facilitate equipment maintenance and repairs partnering with senior manufacturing technicians
  • Support with overall industrial cleaning activities of the factory

Minimum Qualifications

• Depending on position leveling, a minimum of 1 to 5 years of demonstrated and directly applicable experience in a manufacturing environment performing maintenance-related tasks on heavy equipment is required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Operate equipment/machines in accordance with safety and standards
• Troubleshoot equipment using root cause analysis techniques
• Complete preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to manufacturing equipment
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and rotating shifts to support troubleshooting and Implementing solutions in collaboration with production and engineering
• Demonstrated can-do, will-do approach
• Ability to work independently and with initiative

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• This position will be based in a heavy manufacturing environment with various large machines, equipment, and moving vehicles
• Prolonged periods of working on feet and using tools while evaluating manufacturing equipment
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing to operate equipment
• Periodic sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required for safety