Production Technician - 3rd Shift Weekend - Part Time

Evolving Solution Services; Chestertown (MD); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

LaMotte Company is seeking a Weekend Production Technician for a 3rd shift (Fri and Sat, 11 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.) in Chestertown, MD.

This part-time role offers 16 hours per week with a $2 shift differential, and pay between $17 and $19 per hour with a $2 differential bringing effective range to $17–$21 per hour. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Chemistry handling experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, decision-making and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with overtime as needed.
• Excellent communication skills with production, R&D, QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Prepares reagents according to procedures and priorities.
• Maintains accurate records of machine performance and product samples.
• Assists in daily equipment setup for machines.
• Attends shift huddles and monitors production rates and quality.
• Transports product using pallet jacks and carts.
• Participates in lean activities and DMAICs to improve efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 40-50 lbs

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High school chemistry or chemical handling experience (preferred)

Job description

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Production Technician - 3rd Shift Weekend - Part Time

Part Time Chestertown, Chestertown, MD, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1008

Salary Range: $17.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Job Title: Weekend Production Technician

Location: Chestertown, MD

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Pay Rate: $17-$19 /hr with a $2 shift differential

Schedule & Hours:

• 3rd Shift, Friday and Saturday night, 11 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.
• 16 Hours Per Week - Part Time

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority.
• Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance, and product samples.
• Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• 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 product using pallet jacks and carts.
• 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.
• 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 40lbs - 50 lbs.

Environmental Factors & Mental/Physical Demands:

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

Work-life and Culture:

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications. LaMotte relies on the personal success of our employees. We offer competitive pay with performance and level increases based on skills and more.

LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12-hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee’s needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.

Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

Chestertown, MD Facility Rates:

Salary information provided is based on general guidelines. LaMotte considers all factors (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, and key skills as well as market and business considerations.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.