Manufacturing Technician III, (Mechanic - Visual Inspection) - dayshift Hardware

Front Door Defense; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Caregiver support

Job summary

Resilience is seeking a Manufacturing Technician III (Mechanic - Visual Inspection) in Blue Ash, OH. The role focuses on maintaining visual inspection equipment, performing setup and preventive maintenance, and supporting production with quick problem resolution.

Initially a 8:00–16:30 dayshift (Mon–Fri), with eventual transition to a 6:00–18:30 dayshift in a 2-2-3 rotation. Strong mechanical and electronic knowledge, plus GMP experience, are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulated production environment with equipment maintenance and performance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment change parts, tooling, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain visual inspection equipment.
• Provide technical support to production technicians and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform start-up, calibration, and preventative maintenance; support batch records and GMP documentation.
• Lead safety and quality procedures following SOPs and cGMPs.
• Assist with lean and process improvement initiatives and training.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electronic knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with automated equipment

Training in mechanics/hydraulics/electronics

SAP knowledge

Tools

Maintenance tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Manufacturing Technician III, (Mechanic - Visual Inspection) - dayshift

Maintain and optimize visual inspection equipment to ensure production quality

Location: Blue Ash, Ohio

Compensation: $24 - 38 USD / hour

About The Role

Manufacturing Technician III, (Mechanic - Visual Inspection)

The Manufacturing Technician III, (Mechanic - Visual Inspection) reports to the Supervisor or Manager on the Manufacturing floor, which supports Visual Inspection operations. The position entails the execution of setup, changeover, repairs, and preventative maintenance for all equipment used in the production processes in various Classified/Non-Classified areas and performs the role of a Visual Inspection Technician as needed. It requires the ability to perform mechanical and electronic troubleshooting in order to ensure optimal equipment performance. The Manufacturing Technician III will also provide basic mechanical training to Visual Inspection Technicians and serve as a resource for the implementation of continuous improvement projects.

This position will initially be a M-F 8-hour dayshift position. Eventually this position will transition to dayshift 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM on a 2-2-3 shift rotation.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance tasks on visual inspection equipment.
• Work collaboratively with technical resources to resolve equipment issues as needed.
• Act as a first-line technical resource for the team. Provide technical support to production technicians. Resolve equipment-related issues, including equipment start-up, machine recipe selection, recipe format set-up, critical sensor challenge, and production issues.
• Proactively monitor equipment and perform preventative maintenance tasks. Identify and investigate abnormal conditions and potential defects to prevent unplanned equipment downtime.
• Perform technician tasks as required including start-up, equipment operation, manual inspection, batch execution, material handling, rework, cleaning, housekeeping and line clearance activities.
• Operate light material handling equipment (motorized and manual pallet jacks, non-motorized lifts) as the need arises to safely move, store or deliver material to the proper location.
• Monitor material quality of incoming, in-process and finished materials. Promptly escalat concerns to Lead Technician and Manager/Supervisor as needed.
• Perform batch records, GMP documentation, and CMMS entries. Perform mathematical computation as needed.
• Be familiar with job-related safety procedures and hazards including PPEs, ergonomics, LOTO, human safety, material handling, chemical handling, and spill controls. Report all discrepancies to process facilitator.
• Perform work requirements in a responsible manner, in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs, and established safety and quality procedures.

Other Responsibilities

• Support lean activities and process improvement work such as performing 5S in the work area, participating in problem-solving, and manual tracking of performance data for OEE and process improvement analysis. Lead Level 0 problem-solving on equipment related issues as needed.
• Act as a certified OJT trainer on the team on assigned equipment or process tasks. Train and conduct evaluations on other team members for training qualifications.
• Review process documents such as operational SOPs, PM procedures, forms and batch records for accuracy. Identify and provide suggestions for process improvement while maintaining quality and cGMP compliance as opportunities arise.
• Execute protocols as required as a part of equipment qualification and process validation work
• Be flexible and support other work areas within the Process Execution Team as needed
• Perform all other assigned duties with minimal supervision under the direction of the process facilitator or designee as needed.
• Acquire and maintain all required certifications and qualifications for the assigned work area
• Strong mechanical and electronic knowledge and aptitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable and motivated to learn new skills and develop new capabilities on an on-going basis to contribute to the success of the Process Execution Team
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interpret technical documents
• Candidate should possess the ability to work in and adapt to a changing/demanding environment
• Some overtime may be required with minimal advance notice to support business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance
• Must have the ability to effectively understand, read, write, communicate and follow instructions in the English language.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment change parts, tooling, and materials associated with equipment maintenance and repair

Preferred Requirements

• High school graduate, vocational school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum three years of experience in a regulated production environment, specifically responsible for equipment maintenance and performance
• Previous experience with automated equipment
• Training in mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics systems
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system such as SAP
• Experience with OEE, TPM, LEAN or other Continuous Improvement methodology

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $24.00 - $38.00 per hour. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge.