Manufacturing Technician: Cross-Train & Quality Focus

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in South Dakota is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support multiple production areas, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality output.

You will follow standard work practices, operate equipment, assist with setup, and help train new hires while upholding the company values of Own It, Can Do, Act in Love. This role requires the ability to read measurements and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
• Assist “Operators” by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including completing end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensures that Quality Control is being performed at each work center based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.
• Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Team player

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in South Dakota is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support multiple production areas, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality output.

You will follow standard work practices, operate equipment, assist with setup, and help train new hires while upholding the company values of Own It, Can Do, Act in Love. This role requires the ability to read measurements and work in a fast-paced environment.