Production Technician I

ATW Companies, Inc.; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ATW Companies, Inc. is seeking a general labor worker to perform a variety of tasks including machine/equipment operation, visual inspection, measurement, deburring, brushing, cleaning, and material handling in a safety‑driven manufacturing environment.

Entry‑level position with emphasis on accuracy, adherence to work instructions, and producing quality parts. Candidates should be able to learn micrometers/calipers, operate ERP systems, and contribute to a clean, organized workspace while

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Capable of learning micrometer, calipers, and verniers.
• Willingness to work in changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per supervisor guidance.
• Load/unload parts and move materials within the plant.
• Meet production quality and quantity standards in multiple areas.
• Perform quality checks and report concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace; use visual factory aids like kanban.
• Accurate data entry in ERP and payroll systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Calipers

Verniers

ERP data entry software

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a variety of general labor tasks including, but not limited to, machine/equipment operation, visual inspection, measurement, deburring, brushing, cleaning, lifting and moving materials as well as other activities in a safe, timely and productive manner.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of general labor tasks including, but not limited to, machine/equipment operation, visual inspection, measurement, deburring, brushing, cleaning, lifting and moving materials as well as other activities in a safe, timely and productive manner.

Accountabilities

• Take initiative in creating a safe work environment, paying attention to surroundings and participating in keeping self and coworkers safe.
• Ability to work from Work Instructions and Procedure Sheets Instructions to perform operations at assigned area.
• Operates equipment as directed by supervisor; recognizes variations from proper equipment/machine performance and seeks assistance when other than normal adjustments are required
• Loads, unloads parts and moves materials within the plant by carrying, pushing, rolling or operating material handling equipment.
• Understand and meet or exceed production standards in both quality and quantity, in at least two production areas.
• Perform quality checks as outlined in the procedure; seeks assistance when recognizing quality concerns that are outside the scope of the operator level.
• You are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workspace at all times.
• Use our visual factory aids and tools to continue workflow, for example: a kanban system
• Performs accurate data entry in ERP and payroll systems; maintains accurate records and logs as required
• Contribute to problem solving to improve product quality, providing feedback/suggestions for improvement on work instructions and/or processes
• Employees must understand the general requirements of ISO9001:2008/2015; employees are expected to understand the Quality Policy and have a working knowledge of the Quality Management System in terms of their job function and interaction with process owners.
• Must understand AS9100 and FDA requirements as they relate to Judson Smith.

May perform other duties as requested

Ideal Experience

Although an entry-level position, previous manufacturing experience where a high degree of quality and a required level of part quantities are met would be ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow oral instructions
• Ability to learn and retain the proper use of and interpret a micrometer and, as needed, calipers and verniers.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry
• Effective communication language skills - both written and verbal