Production Technician - 2nd Shift

LaMotte Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

LaMotte Company in Chestertown, MD is seeking a dedicated Production Technician for the 2nd shift. This role involves operating machines, packaging spin disks, and maintaining production quality while following safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, recording machine performance, and assisting in production. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for interaction with team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all manufacturing equipment.
• Record accurate data regarding machine performance.
• Transport product using pallet jacks and carts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Judgment and decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Technician - 2nd Shift

Location: Chestertown, MD
Job Type: Full Time
Reports To: Operations Supervisor
Pay Rate: $17-$19 per hour, non‑exempt, with opportunities for overtime, holiday, and shift differential pay.

Position Summary

Manufacture and package spin disks using various machines while following the assigned work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Maintain and record accurate records, including machine performance and product samples.
• Assist in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Attend and participate in designated shift huddles.
• Ensure that production rates and quality standards are being met and address any issues impeding progress.
• Transport product using pallet jacks and carts.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills are a must; the position requires communication with other production personnel, Research and Development, and Quality Control.
• Individuals must be focused on tasks and not easily distracted.
• Ability to wear chemical cartridge respirator or equivalent.
• Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs. – 50 lbs.

Shift Schedule

2nd Shift, Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Environmental Factors and Physical Demands

• Work indoors in a humidity‑ and temperature‑controlled environment.
• Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 40 lbs.–50 lbs., handling loaded pallet jacks, and operating various equipment.
• Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision‑making, troubleshooting skills, ability to multi‑task and attention to detail.