Job Title: Production Technician
Location: Wyandotte, MI 48192 - 100% onsite
Duration: 12 months contract
Shift: 06:45 AM - 07:00 PM - 12‑hour night shift 3-4 days per week with weekend work (every other weekend).
If they work Mon/Tue this week, they will be off Mon/Tue next.
Each week is opposite from each other. (about 40 hours per week)
First shift is $20.50/hr pay. If your candidate gets moved to 2nd shift, there will be a $1/hr shift differential that will need to be added.
** CRITERIA assessment MUST be completed and passed PRIOR to your candidate being shortlisted. Must complete "Production with Mechanical Aptitude" assessment.
Responsibilities
- This position will assist in all areas of the production facility.
- This position will be hands on manufacturing, interfacing with products and equipment.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
- Manufacturing / production experience is a requirement; experience with machine operation / assembly is preferred.
Demonstrated Experience in:
- Safety is first priority mindset
- Willingness & ability to create & adapt to change - Energetic & a positive attitude
- Competencies of accountability & ownership
- Meet or exceed standard for attendance
- Ability to learn & perform a variety of tasks
- Flexibility in changing own & others work priorities as short notice
- Strong verbal, written, & interpersonal communication
- Coordination with people & teams within unit & beyond; good team player
- Good troubleshooting & problem‑solving skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in plant work
- Effective time management & organizational skills
- General knowledge of handling both manual & automatic controls - Demonstrated strong end‑user computer
Skills
- Mature, dependable judgment when dealing with others
- Exhibits good judgment in asking for help
- Good understanding of general routines & procedures; skilled in the operation of relevant equipment
Education
Minimum HS Diploma or GED
Additionally
- Shuts down, starts up, and maintains normal operation of the de‑flashing units
- Able to use carts, electric pallet jacks, pneumatic tools, electric and pneumatic bin lifters, handheld air wands, brooms, Scan Guns
- Required to work shift work and perform all duties in a safe, efficient manner
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and have the patience to sit for extended periods of time while performing job tasks.
- Reads standard operating instructions to familiarize self with operating and safety procedures.
- Able to wear and utilize all personal protective equipment (PPE) specified by the organization.
- Performs safety check of assigned equipment on a routine basis and actively participates and supports the safety program.
- Supports efficient movement of materials from inspection/assembly lines to staging area for transfer to warehouse.
- Completes equipment and product changeover operations to ensure safety, quality and productivity are maintained.
- May train other personnel on unit operations within the department
- Frequent interaction with internal customers. No external customer interaction.
- Understands fundamental operation of HMI (Human Machine Interface) to enter data into LAN (Local Area Network) database system (unit electronic databases) as necessary to maintain proper operation of the de‑flashing units.
- Problem solves alone, and with others, to resolve equipment problems.
- Participates actively in the Cellasto Big Deal program and attends all monthly safety meetings.