Owner-Minded Manufacturing Technician (ESOP)

Socket.dev; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

EAP

Care Guides

Wellness program

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality processes across multiple work centers.

You will follow standard work practices and safety procedures to help deliver right on time products and services to internal and external customers. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, experience with hand tools or production equipment, and collaboration with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations (loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, roll-forming).
• Perform material handling duties (loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking, moving materials).
• Assist operators by monitoring machine output and helping with basic troubleshooting.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Control is performed at each work center per QC standards and feedback.

Skills

Detail orientation

Reliable

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing/production experience

Basic mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality processes across multiple work centers.

You will follow standard work practices and safety procedures to help deliver right on time products and services to internal and external customers. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, experience with hand tools or production equipment, and collaboration with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain efficient