Production Technician- 2651

Right Talent Right Now; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in North Carolina is seeking a Production Technician with expertise in industrial settings. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and utilizing mechanical and electrical skills. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in applied technology, with 3-5 years of relevant hands-on experience, including expertise in high-pressure hydraulics and PLC systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are also required.

Qualifications

• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial setting as a Production Technician.
• 3-5 years practical hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reacts to routine demand maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoots equipment stoppages and reacts accordingly.
• Plans and implements process improvement techniques.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's degree in applied technology in industrial/manufacturing

Tools

High-pressure hydraulics

Pneumatics

480 VAC VFDs

PLC control logic

Job description

About the Company

Worldwide manufacturing company with operations in North Carolina. The strength of the organization is a focus on continuous innovation and investments in both product and technological developments.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Monitors and reacts in a timely manner to routine demand maintenance requirements.
• Participates in routine Preventative/Predictable Maintenance.
• Troubleshoots equipment stoppages and reacts accordingly.
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical test equipment.
• Assists with manufacturing during product change-over.
• Plans, assists, documents, and implements process improvement techniques and devices.
• Utilizes machining, electrical and mechanical trade skills to complete daily tasks.
• Communicates with production and other various customers as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Formal training and practical experience in an industrial setting as a Production Technician.
• Associate's degree in applied technology in industrial/manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years practical hands‑on experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with high‑pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling utilizing 480 VAC VFDs and PLC control logic troubleshooting.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on various optimization projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to produce technical reports and update drawings.
• Light machining and welding skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and produce mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.

Bottom Line Requirements

• Formal training in an industrial setting as a Production Technician.
• Associate's degree in applied technology in industrial/manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years practical hands‑on experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with high‑pressure hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated material handling utilizing 480 VAC VFDs and PLC control logic troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex multi‑machine production line.
• Preventative Maintenance, high‑speed manufacturing, and packaging experience are pluses.

Additional Information

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