Production Technician

Apache Mills, Inc.; Calhoun, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Apache Mills, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician to support manufacturing operations in Calhoun, GA. The role emphasizes technical support, process knowledge, continuous improvement, and production R&D to reduce costs and improve quality.

You will collaborate with plant maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and safety teams, applying mechanical and electrical understanding, automation, and lean manufacturing principles. Training others and developing SOPs are key aspects.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or distribution is preferred.
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, control systems is a plus.
• Strong math, time management, and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technologies.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand and follow Apache’s manufacturing, quality, and safety processes.
• Troubleshoot production systems and manage equipment settings/recipes.
• Develop procedures and training materials; lead training sessions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to collect and analyze data.
• Suggest process improvements and work with engineering on implementation plans.
• Work with engineering and maintenance on installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Learn new systems

Office applications

Bi-lingual Spanish

Robotics understanding

Vision systems

Control systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Access

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regular FullTime Technical Calhoun, GA, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 2235

Apache Mills, Inc., a worldwide leader in floor mat manufacturing, has immediate openings to join our growing company as a member of our Engineering and Operations team. As an environmentally responsible citizen of the global community and a commitment to providing a safe work environment, our products are proudly crafted in the USA.

We are currently seeking aProduction Technician. There are immediate advancement opportunities for those with the desire, the initiative, and that perform above expectations. This position requires the ability to (this is not a complete job description):

TheProduction Technician position is responsible for providing technical support, process knowledge, continuous improvement, and production R&D. The incumbent will also develop and implement new processes and procedures, as well as continuously work on existing processes to reduce cost and improve quality. Must have the ability to collaborate with multiple teams including plant maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and safety. This position requires understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, process automation, and lean manufacturing principles. Must be able to collect and analyze data, develop standard operating procedures, and train others.

TASKS:

• Learn and understand Apache’s manufacturing, quality, and safety processes
• Manage equipment settings and recipes
• Develop procedures and training materials. Lead training sessions.
• Work directly with manufacturing engineer to collect and analyze production data
• Suggest process improvements and work with engineering to develop implementation plans.
• Work with engineering and maintenance on equipment installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other assignments as requested, or as business needs require.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred (but not required) two or more years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Preferred (but not required) understanding of robotics, and vision systems, control systems.
• Excellent math, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be very detail oriented and accurate in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to learn and understand new systems and technologies.
• Excellent computer skills with office applications
• Preferred (but not required) bi-lingual (Spanish)
• Pass drug screen and meet acceptable criminal background requirements.
• Demonstrated attitude of safety and quality as top priorities
• Ability to work overtime schedules including weekends when needed.
• Technical training and/or experience in the areas of Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing. Highschool Diploma.
• Requires Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Preferred (but not required) AutoCAD, MS Access
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing or Toyota Production System
• Other skills and hands-on experience are a plus.

Apache Mills, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Apache Mills, Inc., a worldwide leader in floor mat manufacturing, has immediate openings to join our growing company as a member of our Engineering and Operations team. As an environmentally responsible citizen of the global community and a commitment to providing a safe work environment, our products are proudly crafted in the USA.

We are currently seeking aProduction Technician. There are immediate advancement opportunities for those with the desire, the initiative, and that perform above expectations. This position requires the ability to (this is not a complete job description):

TheProduction Technician position is responsible for providing technical support, process knowledge, continuous improvement, and production R&D. The incumbent will also develop and implement new processes and procedures, as well as continuously work on existing processes to reduce cost and improve quality. Must have the ability to collaborate with multiple teams including plant maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and safety. This position requires understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, process automation, and lean manufacturing principles. Must be able to collect and analyze data, develop standard operating procedures, and train others.

TASKS:

• Learn and understand Apache’s manufacturing, quality, and safety processes
• Troubleshoot existing production systems
• Manage equipment settings and recipes
• Develop procedures and training materials. Lead training sessions.
• Work directly with manufacturing engineer to collect and analyze production data
• Suggest process improvements and work with engineering to develop implementation plans.
• Work with engineering and maintenance on equipment installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other assignments as requested, or as business needs require.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred (but not required) two or more years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Preferred (but not required) understanding of robotics, and vision systems, control systems.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent math, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be very detail oriented and accurate in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to learn and understand new systems and technologies.
• Excellent computer skills with office applications
• Preferred (but not required) bi-lingual (Spanish)
• Pass drug screen and meet acceptable criminal background requirements.
• Demonstrated attitude of safety and quality as top priorities
• Ability to work overtime schedules including weekends when needed.
• Technical training and/or experience in the areas of Automation, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing. Highschool Diploma.
• Requires Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Preferred (but not required) AutoCAD, MS Access
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing or Toyota Production System
• Other skills and hands-on experience are a plus.

Apache Mills, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

1st shift.
Weekdays with some on call as needed.