Millroom Production Technician – Lean & Training Lead

R.E. Darling Co., Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. in Tucson, AZ seeks a Production Technician on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role involves working with engineers to transition jobs from development to production, training operators, and handling production tasks with safety and quality at the forefront. The position requires access to ITAR/EAR data, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 75 lbs. Shift pattern is 12-hour nights Fri-Sun, 5am-5pm or 6am-6pm, with a strong emphasis on lean methods and quality

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings in area of specialty.
• Experience conducting process audits.
• Experience in cause analysis and preparing corrective actions.
• Must complete and pass testing requirements for position of specialty within the first ninety days.
• Lean manufacturing experience in previously held position(s).
• Ability to complete production forms, such as product travelers.
• Ability to accurately utilize measuring equipment (calipers, thickness gauges, weigh scales, tape measures).
• Advanced knowledge of quality requirements and in-process inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Achieve daily and job-specific goals.
• Establish lean manufacturing techniques in processes.
• Train operators in the proper processing of product.
• Practice safe and efficient work habits.
• Provide support to engineering and product management in the development of new jobs.
• Perform the general work of a Production Operator.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process audits

Cause analysis

Technical drawings

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Thickness gauges

Weigh scales

Tape measures

Job description

R.E. Darling Co., Inc. in Tucson, AZ seeks a Production Technician on a full-time, on-site basis.

The role involves working with engineers to transition jobs from development to production, training operators, and handling production tasks with safety and quality at the forefront. The position requires access to ITAR/EAR data, standing for long periods, and lifting up to 75 lbs. Shift pattern is 12-hour nights Fri-Sun, 5am-5pm or 6am-6pm, with a strong emphasis on lean methods and quality