Production Operations Technician / 3rd Shift

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH is hiring a Production Operations Technician for the 3rd shift in Ames, IA. The role covers coordinating parts, assembling, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping products, with responsibilities spanning equipment setup, troubleshooting, and quality checks.

You will rotate across stations, support cross-functional teams, and train new operators. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a GED or equivalent, with overtime as needed to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor production lines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and identify issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and machinery problems to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement process improvements and optimize production workflows.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure products meet standards and specifications.
• Document and report production issues, equipment failures, or quality concerns to stakeholders.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE as required.
• Assist in training new production operators on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production-related issues.
• Rotate among stations within each assembly cell to meet customer demands.
• Work overtime as needed to support production goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Production Operations Technician / 3rd Shift

The Impact You'll Make

A Production Operations Technician encompasses the job functions required to coordinate parts, assemble, test, paint, package, and ship company products. The POT performs a variety of manufacturing tasks that generally include assembling, operating equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations according to standard work instructions.

This is a 3rd Shift position, with work hours from Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor production lines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and identify any issues or malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and machinery problems to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery to ensure proper operation.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement process improvements and optimize production workflows.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure products meet company standards and customer specifications.
• Document and report any production issues, equipment failures, or quality concerns to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in training new production operators on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance, to resolve production-related issues.
• Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands.
• Work overtime as needed to
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements and Skills

Attendance: Rarely absent or late, pre-schedules and pre-approves absences.

Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), looks after the safety of others.

Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Technical or vocational training/certification

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee has the potential to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company recommends hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.