Production Technician

Central States Industrial (CSI); Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Team events

Job summary

SPI is seeking a Production Technician in Kenosha, WI, on 2nd shift (3:30pm - 12:00am) to perform a wide range of hands-on manufacturing tasks with precision.

You will build crates, assist with cleanup, handle local pickups, operate fork trucks, and prepare parts for shipment while upholding safety and quality standards.

Standard on-site, manufacturing environment with PPE requirements; lifting up to 75 lbs; strong attention to detail and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Attention to detail.
• Good time management.
• Demonstrates initiative.
• Carpentry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Building crates and wooden boxes
• Assist with cleanup of manufacturing area, buildings, grounds, and vehicle
• Local pick‑up and delivery of vehicles, material, parts and equipment
• Cleaning of parts for manufacturing
• Removal of metal chip barrels
• Assembly and disassembly of parts and equipment
• Packing products for shipment
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Operating fork truck and scissor lift
• Picking warehouse material

Skills

Attention to detail

Good time management

Demonstrates initiative

Carpentry experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Role

The Production Technician performs a wide variety of responsibilities requiring a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.

Pay: $24 - $26 per hour

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30pm - 12:00am)

Location: Kenosha, WI

SPI provides hygienic pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, and heat exchangers to industrial companies and industrial service providers. Proliferating our brand as “the people who know sanitary process systems” to the world is a vital part of our growth strategy and we are searching for a disciplined and driven Production Technician to work with our Production team.

About SPI

SPI provides state‑of‑the‑art stainless steel process equipment and service to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth and community.

What You’ll Do

• Building crates and wooden boxes
• Assist with cleanup of manufacturing area, buildings, grounds, and vehicle
• Local pick‑up and delivery of vehicles, material, parts and equipment
• Cleaning of parts for manufacturing
• Removal of metal chip barrels
• Assembly and disassembly of parts and equipment
• Packing products for shipment
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Operating fork truck and scissor lift
• Picking warehouse material

Education, Training & Experience

• High school diploma required
• Attention to detail
• Good time management
• Demonstrates initiative
• Carpentry experience is preferred

Benefits & Perks

SPI offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement planning options
• Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Standard workday for this role is 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. 30‑minute lunch/dinner break.

This is an on‑site, hands‑on role in a manufacturing environment.

• Frequent bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the shift
• Lifting and moving materials up to 75 lbs (with assistance)
• Use of close, distance, and peripheral vision with strong attention to detail
• Exposure to typical grinding and polishing conditions (noise, dust, etc.)
• Required use of PPE including gloves, safety glasses, and steel‑toe boots

SPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SPI is committed to equal opportunity employment. We select candidates based on their ability to perform the work in a competent and professional manner and do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. SPI participates in E‑Verify.