Production Technician - 1st Shift (Mon-Fri) with Benefits

Apex-International; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Hourly wage $23-$30/hr

Job summary

Apex International is seeking a Production Technician for its Eden Prairie, MN facility. The role is onsite and covers setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment to meet schedules, quality, and safety standards.

The position runs on a 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday) with potential variation including Saturdays based on business needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant manufacturing/maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally on high-speed packaging lines.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, repair, or set-up experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electromechanical skills.
• Experience working with hand tools and fasteners (standard and metric).
• Ability to learn or operate machine programs using an HMI (e.g., REB, Shorewood).
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Vo-tech training in mechanics, machine repair, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, troubleshoot, and operate production equipment to meet daily production schedules.
• Assist Set-Up team with RCOs and cleaning activities as needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment including fillers, cappers, labelers, pumps, coders, case erectors, and more.
• Ensure timely and effective changeovers with a focus on first-pass quality.
• Hook up totes, tanks, and pumps as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times.
• Perform and accurately document operator preventative maintenance activities, including belts, gaskets, lubrication, and routine tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and report major issues promptly.
• Clean, sanitize, inspect, and stage parts and equipment for production changeovers.
• Ensure all sanitation and cGMP standards are followed.
• Assist in coordinating line activities to maintain optimal line speed and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leads, maintenance, and set-up teams.
• Participate in shift hand-offs to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
• Utilize a 'line stop' mentality when addressing equipment, quality, or safety concerns.
• Ensure all procedures are followed consistently.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S practices (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical and electromechanical

Hand tools & fasteners

Reading and following instructions

Math skills (fractions/decimals)

HMI knowledge (REB/Shorewood)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Apex International is seeking a Production Technician for its Eden Prairie, MN facility. The role is onsite and covers setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment to meet schedules, quality, and safety standards.

The position runs on a 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:00 PM, Monday–Friday) with potential variation including Saturdays based on business needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant manufacturing/maintenance experience.