Production Technician

11th Hour Staffing, Inc; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

11th Hour Staffing, Inc. seeks a Production Technician in Tipp City, OH, to support daily manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing production machinery, equipment, and tooling.

You will focus on equipment reliability, product quality, process improvements, and providing technical support to production teams, with responsibilities spanning weld systems, tooling design, and process documentation. This role requires hands-on mechanical skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• 3D modeling experience required; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9000-certified manufacturing environment required.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including resistance, laser, and MIG welding systems.
• Monitor equipment settings, calibration, tooling, and process parameters to ensure quality and production goals are met.
• Investigate equipment and production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct weld studies and use laboratory equipment to evaluate weld quality and measurements.
• Design and modify tooling, gauges, and machine components using SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Support new equipment installations, process changes, and production improvement projects.
• Assist with quality documentation, including APQP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train production employees on equipment changes, operating procedures, and best practices.
• Perform preventive maintenance, electrode changes, and equipment repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with production and management teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

3D modeling

Schematic reading

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Immediate Openings for a Production Technician in the Tipp City, Ohio area.

11th Hour Staffing Inc. is a family-owned-and-operated business that is passionate about recruiting, customer service, and our community. We are positioned to be your one-stop staffing resource for all your hiring & employment needs from entry-level to executive, spanning across all industries.

Position Summary

The Production Technician supports daily manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing production machinery, equipment, and tooling. This role focuses on equipment reliability, product quality, process improvement, and providing technical support to production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including resistance, laser, and MIG welding systems.
• Monitor equipment settings, calibration, tooling, and process parameters to ensure quality and production goals are met.
• Investigate equipment and production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct weld studies and use laboratory equipment to evaluate weld quality and measurements.
• Design and modify tooling, gauges, and machine components using SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Support new equipment installations, process changes, and production improvement projects.
• Assist with quality documentation, including APQP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train production employees on equipment changes, operating procedures, and best practices.
• Perform preventive maintenance, electrode changes, and equipment repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with production and management teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• 3D modeling experience required; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9000-certified manufacturing environment required.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of welding process experience.
• Associate degree or coursework in engineering; metallurgy experience is a plus.
• Experience with statistical analysis, process capability studies, and manufacturing metrics.
• Familiarity with mills, lathes, machining, and hand tools.
• Forklift experience and ability to load and unload trucks.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, management, clients, and vendors.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required reports and assignments on time.
• Follow established safety procedures, company policies, and operating standards.
• Properly maintain and care for tools, equipment, and other company property.
• Communicate attendance concerns or other issues that may affect job performance promptly.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:30AM-4:00PM + 4 hour shifts on Fridays Pay: $55,000-$65,000/yearly

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

11th Hour Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law protected by federal, state or local law.

11th Hour Staffing, Inc. will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to 11th Hour Staffing, Inc. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.