Production Technician - 1st shift

Socket.dev; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Farmington, CT is seeking a Production Technician to support machinists and CNC/EDM operators with preparation, material handling, and basic machine tasks to ensure efficient production flow. The role includes loading/unloading, secondary operations, and in-process inspections.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year manufacturing experience. You will also assist with paperwork, housekeeping, inventory movements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Strong listening and communication skills; verbal and written.
• Good organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports machinists and CNC/EDM operators with daily production activities to maintain workflow and machine uptime.
• Prepares materials, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment for production operations.
• Loads and unloads parts and materials from machines and workstations as required.
• Performs basic machine operation tasks where programs, fixtures, and methods have been established.
• Performs deburring, cleaning, marking, packaging, and other secondary operations as required.
• Assists with in-process inspections using basic measuring equipment and verifies part conformity to work order and blueprint requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, inspections, and material movement.
• Maintains area, equipment, tooling, and workstations in a neat and orderly condition, including completion of operator maintenance sheets.
• Assists with inventory organization, material staging, and movement of product throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicates production, quality, or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting process improvements and resolving production-related issues in coordination with team members and other departments.
• Supports Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the department.
• Complies with OSHA, health, safety, and environmental requirements always.
• Trains, guides, and assists other employees as required.

Skills

Manufacturing basics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job Boss ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Summary

The Production Technician is responsible for supporting machinists and CNC/EDM operators through preparation, material handling, secondary operations, inspection support, equipment upkeep, and general production activities to ensure efficient workflow and achievement of production output requirements within the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Supports machinists and CNC/EDM operators with daily production activities to maintain workflow and machine uptime.
• Prepares materials, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment for production operations.
• Loads and unloads parts and materials from machines and workstations as required.
• Performs basic machine operation tasks where programs, fixtures, and methods have been established.
• Performs deburring, cleaning, marking, packaging, and other secondary operations as required.
• Assists with in-process inspections using basic measuring equipment and verifies part conformity to work order and blueprint requirements.
• Responsible for accurately completing paperwork relating to counts, scrap, time, inspections, and material movement.
• Maintains area, equipment, tooling, and workstations in a neat and orderly condition, including completion of operator maintenance sheets.
• Assists with inventory organization, material staging, and movement of product throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicates production, quality, or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to supporting process improvements and resolving production-related issues in coordination with team members and other departments.
• Supports Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the department.
• Complies with OSHA, health, safety, and environmental requirements always.
• Trains, guides, and assists other employees as required.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description, in support of department objectives and individual skill development.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience working in a machine shop or production environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and measurement tools preferred.
• Strong listening and communication skills; verbal and written skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Manufacturing ERP systems (Job Boss preferred).
• Ability to safely lift materials and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker may be required to move, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, sta…