Manufacturing Technology Specialist

Austin Community College; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Specialist for a hands-on role in Commerce, GA. This position includes improving manufacturing processes, supporting operations in a battery materials facility, and conducting safety audits. Applicants should have 2+ years in a manufacturing role, strong mechanical skills, and a willingness to work on the production floor. Experience with LEAN methodologies is a plus, and knowledge of safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role (preferred in chemical or battery industries).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Comfortable working primarily on the production floor, not office-based.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Support the optimization of current facilities and production systems.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, addressing risks promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Our Client Company ****** is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Specialist to join our team in Commerce, GA. This is a maintenance-focused, hands-on role working directly on our production towers to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, solutions-oriented, and thrive in a field-based environment with minimal office work.

This role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing processes and supporting daily operations in a fast-paced, high-growth battery materials facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, safety, and product quality
• Support the optimization of current facilities and production systems
• Assist with operating production lines as needed to test and validate improvements
• Develop and maintain standardized work procedures and best practices
• Track performance metrics (KPIs) and drive accountability within the team
• Lead or support reliability efforts focused on operations and preventive maintenance
• Ensure production and maintenance crews have proper tools, procedures, and training
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, addressing any identified risks or issues promptly
• Promote a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement on the production floor

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role (chemical, battery, or similar industries preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working primarily on the production floor (not office-based)
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Experience with KPIs, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus