Manufacturing Technician: ESOP & Cross-Training

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Employee Assistance Program

Care Guides

Wellness Program

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance/Production Technician to support multiple production areas with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role involves hands-on work with tools, assembly tasks, and material handling in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with basic mechanical tasks, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• 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 required PPE; help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations: loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties: loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials.
• Assist Operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues, and helping with basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area including end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Control at each work center based on QC standards, RMA actions, and customer feedback.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as needed.

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance/Production Technician to support multiple production areas with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role involves hands-on work with tools, assembly tasks, and material handling in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with basic mechanical tasks, and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.