Production Technician

Central States; Claysburg (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Production Technician, where you will be an Employee-Owner in a team-focused environment. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Enjoy competitive pay, a range of benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

401K Match

Education assistance

Profit-Sharing bonus

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Dental

Vision

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Life insurance

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Ability to operate assigned tasks and cross-train in at least two additional work tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery following safety guidelines.
• Completes quality checks and makes adjustments as needed.
• Cleans and resets work area at the end of each shift.

Skills

Customer-focused

Innovative thinker

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane Certification

Forklift Certification

Job description

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Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

People who "Own It" -- Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other:

You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.

You are reliable.

People who "Can Do" -- Our Attitude:

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who "Act in Love" -- Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

**Shift: M-F 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with overtime at end of shift.**

**Pay: $17.00 - $19.84/hr., $1.00 shift differential and $75 Weekly Own It Bonus**

**Summary: **

Provides "Right. On Time. Every Time." products and customer service, both to external and

internal customers, within company standards.

Core Functions

• Follows all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Holds other team members accountable to follow all safety procedures.
• Operates all machinery required following safety guidelines; machinery can include benders, roll formers, wrappers, slitters, shears, forklifts, and other machines as assigned.
• Follows all setup procedures and work instructions as documented in the Operations System.
• Completes all quality checks as documented; makes adjustments and re-produces product as needed to provide accurate and damage-free product to the customer.
• Completes all daily orders in assigned area.
• Meets or exceeds area's goals including safety, productivity, scrap, on-time delivery, and accuracy.
• Performs daily operator preventive maintenance checks, as assigned.
• Reports all machinery issues to Maintenance promptly.
• Cleans and resets work area at the end of each shift, including but not limited to sweeping the floor, placing items in the proper storage area, stacking pallets, restocking packaging, and dumping trash.
• Accurately updates all records and visual tracking, whether written or electronic (e.g., coil footage, cover sheets).
• Cross-trains as directed and is willing to work at any production position in the plant, on an as needed basis.
• Participates in monthly inventory.
  
  

**Key Measures of Success: **

• Ability to operate assigned task and cross-train in at least two additional work tasks.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Customer and detailed oriented.
• Exhibits a continuous improvement mindset with ability to verbalize ideas for process and work flow improvements.
• Ability to read a tape measure, do basic mathematical calculations, and use a calculator.
• Ability to learn production operations.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."
• Own It -- Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do -- Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love -- Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
  
  

**Education & Experience: **

Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Certification on Crane and Forklift
  
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment and exposure to outside weather conditions. While pe forming the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, walk, hear, stand for long periods of time, and required to lift to 55 lbs. This position is primarily working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach/pull/push/grab with hands and arms, kneel, and crouch, twist, and bend. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

**Travel**

No Travel expected.

Benefits Offered

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available -- Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-Sharing bonus
• Medical -- 100% employer-paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
• Life insurance -- 1.5x annual salary -- 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program -- earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability -- 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program -- Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!
  
  

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. 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. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including re

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Fabricated Metal Products

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