Production Technician

United Protective Technologies; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Protective Technologies in the United States is seeking a Production Technician to work in a warehouse/industrial environment wiring, de-wiring, fixture and de-fixture metal parts, and preparing parts for coating and assembly.

You will cross-train to operate coating room equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following PPE rules and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs solo and 50+ lbs with a team.
• Must be able to bend and move.
• Standing for long periods is required.
• Physically move around the production floor to move parts between stations.
• Must have good manual dexterity and attention to detail and be willing to learn.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must wear PPE as required.
• Prior production or machine operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to troubleshoot machines and make adjustments.
• Must train on 1st shift for 4–6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Wire, de-wire, fixture and de-fixture metal parts.
• Inspect, clean and pack customer parts including injection molds and gears.
• Cross-train to operate coating room machines/equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow PPE rules.
• Lift up to 50 lbs solo and 50+ lbs with a team, stand for long periods.
• Move parts and carts around the production floor between stations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Team lifting

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machine operation experience

Job description

Description: A Production Technician at UPT works in a warehouse/industrial environment and uses their hands to wire, de-wire, fixture, de-fixture and handle metal parts. Our Production Technicians also clean/prep small metal parts and larger molds, as well as cross train to operate coating room machines/equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Production Technicians work in a warehouse/industrial environment
• Production Technicians use their hands to wire (fixture), de-wire (de-fixture), inspect, clean, and pack customer parts (metal parts, such as injection molds, gun slides, gears, pinions, knife blades, etc.)
• After training, Production Technicians will perform job duties independently, with little supervision
• Production Technicians must keep their work environment clean and safe and must wear appropriate PPE (glasses, gloves and mask when needed)
• Production Technicians must be able to lift 50lbs. (solo lift) and 50+ lbs. (team lift), stand for long periods of time, move around the production floor to move parts and carts from one station to the next, must have good manual dexterity, a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn new things, and grow with UPT
• Production Technicians must also cross train and perform other duties (hand cleaning, wiping/spraying parts with cleaning solution, working in blasting cabinets, loading parts into cleaning tanks, coating room duties, operate equipment and machines, shipping and receiving duties, etc.) as needed and assigned by the Manager

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. (solo lift) and 50+ lbs. (team lift)
• Must be able to bend and move
• Standing for long periods of time
• Physically move around the production floor to move parts from one station to the next
• Must have good manual dexterity, a strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new things
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must wear appropriate PPE as required
• Prior production and/or machine operating experience or machine interface experience
• Must be able to trouble shoot machines and make adjustments
• Must be able to train on 1st shift for 4-6 weeks

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school/Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a production or warehouse environment or equivalent internal experience preferred

Hours

1st shift; 6am-3pm