Manufacturing Technician - ACA

AFL; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Shift Premium

401K Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent medical insurance options

Job summary

AFL in Duncan, South Carolina is searching for a Manufacturing Tech I to join their manufacturing team. This role involves operating production lines, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring product quality standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and conflict resolution skills, be a team player, and have experience or education in manufacturing. The company offers a range of benefits including a 401K match and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift between 15 and 40 pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic team setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate production line and machines.
• Monitor production and conduct efficient machine changeovers.
• Document and report quality issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Conflict Management and Resolution Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship building skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

What We Offer

• 6% Shift Premium for 2nd shift/weekend night shift
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

The Manufacturing Tech I will be a member of the ACA manufacturing team and will be responsible for safely operating our production line and machines. This person must be diligent in adhering to procedures, focused on producing the best quality products, being highly productive and mindful of costs. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a challenging, dynamic, team-based manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
• Monitor production and conduct efficient machine changeovers.
• Ensure product meets quality specifications and daily production goals are achieved.
• Accurately enter production and quality data using a computer.
• Achieve and maintain assigned production process certifications.
• Maintain assigned work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist other operators with machine set-up and operation as needed.
• Document and report quality issues.
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks on time.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decisions.
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems.
• Results focused - Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities.
• Communication Skills - Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations.
• Relationship building skills- ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred or a 1+ years manufacturing experience.
• Physical demands:
  • Job involves sitting, standing, walking and lifting for periods of time throughout the day.
  • Able to pass pre-employment physical / drug screen and ongoing random drug screens.
  • Must be able to lift between 15 and 40 pounds repeatedly daily.
• Personal protective equipment requirements:
• Safety Glasses must be always worn.
• Steel toes shoes must be always worn.
• Some positions will require ear plugs to be always worn.
• Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging environments with limited supervision.
• Able to comprehend and follow work instructions, apply basic math, and use handheld measurement devices.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is comfortable in a cross-functional, multi-cultural environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Oracle a plus.
• General understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Good time management.