Production Technician

Nesco Resource; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nesco Resource, a leader in micro manufacturing for the life sciences industry, as a key member of their equipment operation team. This role includes operating laser systems, training colleagues, and performing quality inspections, contributing to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in the operation and setup of optic or laser equipment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within primary job functions.
• Experience in programming G code or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial machinery for laser machining jobs.
• Train other employees on processing conditions.
• Perform simple to complex part inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong math skills

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Associates level technical training

Job description

Overview

Join a world leader in micro manufacturing for the life sciences industry, an organization that is transforming the industry and enhancing the customer experience, leading to rapid growth both domestically and internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-paced organization with an employee-focused culture and make a meaningful impact.

Our Hudson site is looking for a new team member for the 1st shift, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

This role involves assisting the Production group in the setup and operation of equipment in a process development or limited production environment. Additional responsibilities may include setup of repeat work, training other employees, performing specific preventive maintenance tasks, documenting process conditions and results, and quality reporting. Occasionally, it may be necessary to temporarily assume the role of Laser Operator.

Responsibilities

• Utilize various procedures and apply clearly prescribed standards and practices, requiring good judgment.
• Operate industrial machinery to complete optical and software setup of production-level laser machining jobs to prescribed conditions.
• Be resourceful and adaptive, finding ways around obstacles or developing new approaches and methods.
• Support Production Start-up Activities through Documentation Generation, Equipment Investigations, Maintenance needs, and Job Safety Assessments.
• Take ownership of all assigned activities, ensuring quality remains a high priority.
• Initiate process change or machine service requests.
• Perform simple to complex part inspections.
• Analyze and document data and procedures.
• Operate laser systems per procedure or through instruction under various conditions.
• Train other employees to processing conditions and requirements.
• Provide process demonstrations to clients.
• Assist and troubleshoot production issues.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant experience in the operation and setup of optic or laser equipment.
• Ability to quickly and positively adapt to changing priorities and processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Mechanical and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within primary job functions.
• Experience in programming G code or similar languages.
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Strong math skills are necessary, as well as the ability to read blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates level technical training.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.