Production Technician

Lemco Precision Inc; Calimesa (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Technician for 1st shift. This entry-level position requires loading materials, operating machinery, and inspecting outputs. Candidates should possess basic math skills, a high school diploma, and be prepared for cross-training in different departments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials onto machines and operate them.
• Inspect finished products and conduct regular machine maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Understanding safety policies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring for 1st Shift | No Experience needed Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

General Purpose:

The Production Technician is responsible for the set-up/start-up, monitoring, and inspecting products while loading raw materials onto the back-drill machines.

Essential Duties:

• Load raw materials and parts onto the back drill machines.
• Operate machine, and perform machine start-up procedures.
• Participate in test runs to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications.
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate a large number of parts.
• Monitor the machines while they execute the tasks and make necessary adjustments to improve the results.
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly.
• Conduct regular checks and maintenance on machinery to ensure functionality.

• Performs technical end-of-shift duties, end-of-job procedures, and housekeeping procedures.
• Observes safety policies including personal protective equipment requirements and hazardous/emergency procedures.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform tasks.
• Must be able to cross-train in multiple departments as needed.
• Sort materials and transfer them to designated locations at the job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education / Experience: 1-2 years of experience preferred. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment or similar role is preferred. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Language Skills: Will be required to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, to write correspondence, memos, and schedule; to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients, and fellow staff.

Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills required.

Physical Demands:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Occasional periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 - 40 pounds at a time.
• Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls, or crouches.
• Consistently turning and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs.