Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift, Night

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Dickson in Newark, DE is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency on 12-hour shifts, with occasional weekend work.

You will record machine performance, assist in setup, pack and label products, participate in lean activities (kaizen, 5S) and safety observations, and collaborate with teammates to meet deadlines and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work overtime and in a team.
• Basic understanding of safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Record machine performance and product samples.
• Assist in daily equipment setup for any machine.
• Pack and label manufactured products with precision.
• Attend shift huddles and ensure production rates and quality standards are met.
• Transport products using pallet jacks and carts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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.