Production Technician - 12 Hour Shift, Night

LaMotte Company; Ohio; Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LaMotte Company in Newark, Delaware is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, record performance data, set up machines, and ensure product quality on 12‑hour night shifts. You will work as part of a team and participate in lean activities to drive continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a background in chemistry is preferred, and strong mechanical aptitude with good problem solving and time management skills.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent. Chemistry handling preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Operates and maintains manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Keeps accurate 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 team communication.
• Ensures production rates and quality standards are met; addresses issues.
• Transports products using pallet jacks and carts.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Multitasking

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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.