Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift, Night

LaMotte Company; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LaMotte Company is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at our Newark, DE facility. This full-time role supports shift operations with 12-hour shifts (6:30 pm–6:45 am) and requires meticulous records of machine performance and product samples.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work overtime, with a proven track record of attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; chemistry background preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work overtime and prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Maintains records of machine performance and product samples.
• Assists in daily equipment setup for machines.
• Packs and labels manufactured products with precision.
• Participates in shift huddles and ensures production quality.
• Transports products using pallet jacks and carts.
• Participates in lean activities (kaizen, 5S) and DMAICs.
• Completes monthly safety observations and reports issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Chemistry background preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Newark, DE

Reports To: Shift Operations Supervisor

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance and product samples.
• Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Packs and labels manufactured products with precision and accuracy.
• Attends and participates in designated shift huddles.
• Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress.
• Transports products using pallet jacks and carts.

Schedule & Hours

• 12-hour shifts, 82 hours bi-weekly, working every other weekend (6:30 pm – 6:45 am)

Miscellaneous

• Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to:
• Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.
• 5-S program in department or other areas assigned.
• DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.
• Completes monthly safety observations.
• Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well.
• Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.
• Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. High school chemistry or general chemical handling work experience is preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.