Production Support Technician

Hexcel; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel is seeking a dedicated Production Support Technician for its Pottsville, PA location. The role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure efficient production operations and maintaining inventory metrics.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of manufacturing experience and a high school diploma. Strong communication skills and forklift operation are essential. Hexcel is a leader in advanced composites technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in manufacturing.
• Understand and utilize the ERP system.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Materials group for production inputs.
• Communicate with production and purchasing departments.
• Safely operate the box truck and powered industrial trucks.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location & Opportunity

Hexcel invites you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Support Technician for our Pottsville, PA, USA location.

Responsibilities

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Coordinate with the Materials group and Plant Supervision to ensure production inputs are available when needed.
• Communicate cross‑functionally with production, quality, and purchasing departments regarding the status of product, tools and raw materials.
• Effectively communicate product status, material movement timing, inventory metrics for tooling, raw material and skid or crates inventory.
• Update tooling database as needed and assist production, planning and warehouse operators in locating materials and tooling.
• Work with the Receiving Clerks for material movement between buildings.
• Move and organize materials into home storage location and complete ERP inventory move transactions.
• Oversee inventory in the warehouses, ensuring proper location and accurate amounts, maintaining organization and warehouse storage space.
• Provide status updates regarding inventory metrics for tooling and raw materials.
• Safely operate the box truck and all types powered industrial trucks in the facility.
• Verify purchase order quantities to the raw materials received.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience required, preferably in manufacturing.
• Understand and utilize the ERP system.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with little oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic working knowledge of computer data entry function preferred.
• Must follow all safety guidelines.
• Must be a capable forklift operator.
• Familiar with PC computer systems.
• Possess good organizational and administrative skills.
• Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.