Production Technician

WIKA Group; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Health initiatives

Work-life integration

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Good development opportunities

Job summary

WIKA Group in San Marcos, Texas is seeking a Production Technician I responsible for inspecting, assembling, disassembling, testing, and tuning various sub-assemblies to meet in-house or customer specifications. You will follow GMPs, SOPs, and 5S practices while using common tools and ERP systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic reading and math skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong manual dexterity and ability to manipulate small parts.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions and data sheets.
• Proficient in using common hand and powered tools safely.
• Willing to learn and operate production software and ERP systems.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, disassemble, test, and tune components and sub-assemblies per drawings and work instructions.
• Set up and operate production equipment following GMPs and SOPs.
• Report safety, quality, or delivery issues promptly to management.
• Maintain clean work areas in line with 5S standards.
• Identify non-conforming parts and document NCRs.
• Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Learn the production processes and product lines to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with ERP and other software tools as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading skills

Math skills

Tools knowledge

ERP system usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Your activities

• The primary responsibilities of the production technician I includes the full skillset and mastery of inspecting, assembling, dissembling, testing, tuning, various sub-assemblies or instruments to meet in-house or customer-specific requirements.
• General Responsibilities:
• Apply good manufacturing practices and standards while performing any tasks within the Production area
• Possess knowledge of common hand and powered tools and how to use them appropriately
• Willingness to be trained, retain knowledge, and train others in and outside of the production department as needed
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, projects, and events as required
• Perform work at an efficient pace that aligns with the KPI standards and deliverables while ensuring safety and quality are maintained
• Perform timely reporting of any issues that might negatively impact safety, quality, or delivery schedules on current/future production products to the production management team
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean, free of safety hazards and obstructions, and aligned to the organization’s 5S standards
• Responsible for identification and isolation of non-conforming parts and create a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) detailing the issue
• Learn and retain basic understanding of the Production products and area process flows
• Learn and utilize Mensor’s ERP system and all other production software in accordance to standard operating procedures as it pertains to the work being performed
• Learn the general operation of Mensor instruments and proper utilization as it pertains to the work being performed
• Set up and operate production equipment using tools and computer connections in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Skillfully inspect, assemble, disassemble, test, and tune one of the required categories below: required parts/components, or primary/secondary sub-assemblies in accordance with the appropriate drawings and/or work instructions to meet specifications while following company quality and safety guidelines or required instruments in accordance with the appropriate drawings and/or work instructions to meet specifications while following company quality and safety guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned/requested by the production management team

Your activities

• The primary responsibilities of the production technician I includes the full skillset and mastery of inspecting, assembling, dissembling, testing, tuning, various sub-assemblies or instruments to meet in-house or customer-specific requirements.
• General Responsibilities:
• Apply good manufacturing practices and standards while performing any tasks within the Production area
• Possess knowledge of common hand and powered tools and how to use them appropriately
• Willingness to be trained, retain knowledge, and train others in and outside of the production department as needed
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, projects, and events as required
• Perform work at an efficient pace that aligns with the KPI standards and deliverables while ensuring safety and quality are maintained
• Perform timely reporting of any issues that might negatively impact safety, quality, or delivery schedules on current/future production products to the production management team
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean, free of safety hazards and obstructions, and aligned to the organization’s 5S standards
• Responsible for identification and isolation of non-conforming parts and create a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) detailing the issue
• Learn and retain basic understanding of the Production products and area process flows
• Learn and utilize Mensor’s ERP system and all other production software in accordance to standard operating procedures as it pertains to the work being performed
• Learn the general operation of Mensor instruments and proper utilization as it pertains to the work being performed
• Set up and operate production equipment using tools and computer connections in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Skillfully inspect, assemble, disassemble, test, and tune one of the required categories below: required parts/components, or primary/secondary sub-assemblies in accordance with the appropriate drawings and/or work instructions to meet specifications while following company quality and safety guidelines or required instruments in accordance with the appropriate drawings and/or work instructions to meet specifications while following company quality and safety guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned/requested by the production management team

Your profile

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience
• Must have basic reading and math skills
• Must have excellent manual dexterity
• Must be able to follow and retain information received from written and/or oral instructions
• Must be able to use basic hand and electrically powered tools
• Must be able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to focus and pay attention to detail for an extended amount of time during the work shift
• Must be able to learn how to interface with the company’s ERP system and other software applications/programs for obtaining bills of materials, time reporting, and other job-related information as required

Benefits

• Work-life integration
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end. Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.