Operations Technician

Impact Guard; Leetsdale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Impact Guard in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Operations Technician to run all workstation equipment and support production processes. The role requires operating and monitoring multiple machines, setting up runs per work orders, and coordinating with other shifts to maintain continuous production.

A high school diploma is required, with preferred technical training. We offer a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, holidays, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial/manufacturing or plastics processing preferred.
• Standing and walking for extended periods, wearing protective gear.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate various machines in the facility.
• Follow procedures for proper startup and shutdown of equipment.
• Verify all equipment and tooling are in proper location and operational at the start and end of each shift.
• Adjust operational parameters to achieve production and quality requirements.
• Set up various production runs according to work order specifications.
• Coordinate shift changes with other shifts to ensure seamless operation of the workstation.
• Comply with safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.

Skills

Equipment operator

Basic computer knowledge

Forklift operation

Team player

Cross functional team

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Who We Are

Impact Guard’s vision is to build a Great Organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of its customers, employees, shareholders and the World around it. With a mission to use innovative material technology and processes to deliver high-performance composite materials to everyday/high volume customers. We are customer focused and are driven to provide the best value for our customers.

Job Summary

A leader in the composite manufacturing industry, Impact Guard currently has an opening for the Operations Technician position in its Pittsburgh, PA location. This role will be responsible for operating all equipment on the workstation. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, holidays, and 401K.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Equipment operator experience- internal or similar manufacturing using computer controlled automated equipment
• Basic computer knowledge
• Forklift operation
• Team Player
• Ability to work with cross functional team

Experience

Experience working in an industrial and/or manufacturing or plastics processing environment is preferred.

Education/Qualification

High school diploma is required; associate degree or technical training certificate is preferred.

Unusual Physical Requirement

This position will require standing and walking for an extended period of time, wearing protective gear, handling and moving objects - up to 50 pounds, inspecting equipment and materials.

Job Requirements

Must be able to work 12 Hour shifts either day or night 3 days on - 2 days off -2 days on- 3 days off.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Starting wages ranging from $20.00 to $28.00, depending on experience

We are a Drug Free Workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Provider organization & hence we also encourage minorities and females to apply.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and operate various machines in the facility.
• Follow procedures for proper startup and shutdown of equipment.
• Verify all equipment and tooling are in proper location and operational at the start and end of each shift.
• Adjust operational parameters to achieve production and quality requirements.
• Set up various production runs according to work order specifications.
• Coordinate shift changes with other shifts to ensure the seamless operation of the workstation without interruption.
• Comply with safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.