Production Technician I

Toray Advanced Composites; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced composite company in California seeks an entry-level Production Technician I. The technician will assist senior operators in production tasks, including machine setup, quality checks, and packaging. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, have mechanical aptitude, and communicate effectively in English. The role involves following safety procedures and dealing with hazardous waste. Starting salary ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of experience in composites or production department.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Excellent attendance and ability to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support production department by assisting senior operators.
• Follow safety and quality procedures.
• Set up and operate the machine with oversight.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Clear communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Schedules

• Day Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm
• Swing Shift: 1:00pm - 9:30pm (10% shift differential on top of hourly base pay)
• Graveyard: 9:00pm - 5:30am (15% shift differential on top of hourly base pay)

Summary of Functions

As an entry level Production Technician I at Toray, the technician will support the production department by assisting the senior level operators. Duties include learning Toray’s quality standard by understanding how to check for defects and hourly checks of the machine. The entry technician will review the quality process and should be able to identify quality issues with oversight from senior technicians. Additionally, the technician will package rolls and obtain raw materials and packaging supplies. As time progresses, the technician should be able to follow detailed instructions and work under close supervision to complete allocated tasks. Tasks would include set up of the machine with full oversight, be able to prioritize routine tasks to improve efficiency, and troubleshoot minor production‑related issues. Also, the technician must be able to follow procedures which include use of personal protection equipment (where relevant) to safeguard themselves, other employees, and the work environment. The entry level Production Technician I will be trained and expected to dispose of hazardous waste safely in the proper area. Please note roles and responsibilities are subject to change with or without advance notice.

Major Duties and Requirements

Operations

• Follow instructions and work under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.
• With oversight, set up and operate machine for advanced composite materials
• Escalates equipment and production issues by notifying Lead/Supervisor

Quality

• Understand how to check for defects on the line
• Hourly checks of the machine
• Review/understand the quality process and identify quality issues with senior oversight.

Safety

• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)
• Dispose hazardous waste in proper area
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Other

• Preparation (wrapping and labeling) of the product for processing, loading and unloading product from the equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead/Supervisor or designee
• Movement and lifting (approx. 551lbs) of materials

Experience and/or Education Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 1 year of experience working with composites or productions department
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Math and basic computer skills required (Math test is given during interview)
• Ability to convert grams to pounds
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operation
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English
• Able to work and communicate as a team
• Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly and safe manner
• Must be capable of lifting up to 55 lbs
• Excellent attendance: ability to work overtime, weekends and off shifts when needed

Salary Range

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00/hour, DOE.

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.