Manufacturing Technician - Specialized Equipment & Quality

MAI Animal Health-Genesis; Spring Valley (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MAI Animal Health-Genesis in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, is seeking a motivated manufacturing technician to own the production process from start to finish, working with custom equipment and assembling products from raw materials.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality inspections, and thorough documentation, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years in manufacturing or production roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to learn, operate, and adjust custom manufacturing equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail.
• Read and understand work instructions and production docs.
• Willingness to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products from raw materials through final completion.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Operate equipment including material slicers, assembly machinery, drying ovens, and other custom-built production equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify, investigate, and correct product quality issues throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe equipment and work areas.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel and technical support when advanced repairs are needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independence

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Job description

MAI Animal Health-Genesis in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, is seeking a motivated manufacturing technician to own the production process from start to finish, working with custom equipment and assembling products from raw materials.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, quality inspections, and thorough documentation, while maintaining a clean, safe work area and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and equipment performance.