Production Technician — Employee Owner with Benefits

Central States, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Employee Assistance Program

Care Guides

Wellness Program

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple production areas. The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering Right. On Time.

Every Time. products and services. The position requires basic mechanical aptitude, experience with hand tools and production equipment, and a commitment to lean principles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required PPE; help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll-forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
• Assist operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication-related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including end-of-shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure that Quality Control is being performed at each work center based on QC standards, etc.
• Cross-train and perform duties in multiple production areas as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Lean manufacturing

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Technician to support manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality-related activities across multiple production areas. The role follows standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering Right. On Time.

Every Time. products and services. The position requires basic mechanical aptitude, experience with hand tools and production equipment, and a commitment to lean principles