Production Technician

DuPont Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding bonus

Shift premium

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

DuPont is hiring a Production Technician for the Valley View site, on second shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.). You will operate presses, ovens and basic assembly equipment while ensuring quality and compliance with SOPs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and occasional heavy lifting, with required respirator use.

A $1,000 onboarding bonus is offered after 90 days. Experience in lean manufacturing and 5S is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to lift up to 55 lbs and wear a respirator.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and 5S familiarity preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses, ovens and basic assembly equipment.
• Ensure quality and conformance with SOPs and work instructions.
• Visually inspect final product for defects and adherence to specs.
• Use micrometers, calipers, Keyence gauges and templates for measurement.
• Complete in-house training to obtain inspection stamps.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Lifting up to 55 lbs

Respirator use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Keyence gauges

Templates

Job description

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At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.

The Valley View site is a clean, climate-controlled light manufacturing facility. The Valley View positions work first, second, or third shift. The site may work holidays, weekends, and overtime, offering shift premium and holiday pay when applicable. This position requires U.S. citizenship to obtain any required Export Authorization due to required Export Compliance. The Production Technician performs various light manufacturing operations including handling liquid resins, hot press and oven operation, and assembly processes necessary to make parts. With safety and quality at the forefront, the production technician must be detail-oriented and closely adhere to all rules, regulations, and standards (AS9100D) while meeting production schedules. Maintaining the highest ethical standards is critical to the success of this role.

We're offering a $1,000 bonus after 90 days for this position!

Shift Pay:

The starting wage is $23.83 per hour. 2nd or 3rd shifts receive a $2.50/hr shift premium between 3:00 pm-7:00 am.

We are currently hiring for the 2nd shift; 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. The technician must be able and willing to work overtime and be flexible in work hours to meet business needs.

Bonus Details:

You will receive one bonus payment of $1,000 upon completing onboarding/training and 90 days of employment.

Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:

• Operate presses, ovens, and basic assembly equipment.
• Ensure quality and conformance with standard operating procedures and standard equipment instructions.
• Visually inspect the final product for defects: Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and adherence to customer specifications.
• Use inspection gages, i.e., micrometers, calipers, automated gages (Keyence), and templates.
• Complete in-house training to obtain visual and dimensional inspection stamps.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Willing and able to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Willing and able to wear a respirator.
• Highly Preferred: Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes.
• Highly Preferred: Understanding of 5S organizational practice.
• Highly Preferred: 2+ years prior manufacturing experience.

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DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.