Production Technician Mon-Thursday 6pm-4am

US Conec; Hickory (NC); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Career growth in global tech leader

Descrizione del lavoro

US Conec, Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to support manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and document results. The role collaborates with Production Engineering, Supervisors, Quality, and Automation teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and consistency across the plant.

Shift is Monday-Thursday 6pm-4am. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology and strong problem-solving skills.

Competenze

• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.

Mansioni

• Support production process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost reduction.
• Assist with implementation, validation, and sustainment of new or modified manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Conduct time studies and process observations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain production standards, cycle times, and process requirements.
• Identify and help implement solutions to reduce waste, downtime, defects, and rework.

Conoscenze

Manufacturing knowledge

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Excel proficiency

Formazione

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology

Descrizione del lavoro

Hickory, North Carolina, United States

US Conec, Ltd.

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At USConec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6pm-4am

Overview

US Conec is seeking a hands‑on Production Technician to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, troubleshooting, production data analysis, and technical documentation. This role partners closely with Production Engineering, Supervisors, Team Leads, Quality, RD&E, and Automation teams to help drive safe, efficient, and consistent production performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support production process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost reduction.
• Assist with the implementation, validation, and sustainment of new or modified manufacturing processes, work methods, and standardized procedures.
• Conduct time studies, workflow evaluations, and process observations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain production standards, cycle times, and process requirements.
• Identify and help implement solutions to reduce waste, downtime, defects, rework, and other production inefficiencies.
• Evaluate process changes to ensure improvements are effective, sustainable, and properly documented.
• Collect, verify, and analyze production data including output, cycle times, downtime, scrap, and quality metrics.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, databases, dashboards, and tracking systems while identifying and correcting data discrepancies.
• Support the development and enhancement of production tracking tools, reporting systems, and data collection processes.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, validate system performance, and recommend process improvements.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process‑related issues in partnership with engineering and automation teams.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Assist with testing and validating solutions to improve process reliability, equipment performance, and production consistency.
• Support the installation, setup, qualification, and evaluation of new or modified manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, setup guides, process specifications, checklists, and visual work aids.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with approved production processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, RD&E, Automation, and other teams to support operational excellence initiatives.
• Assist with employee training related to new equipment, processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Support quality improvement efforts aimed at reducing defects, scrap, and rework.
• Promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards and supporting compliant manufacturing practices.

Must Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to present information and recommendations clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Nice to Haves

• Additional manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or engineering technology experience.
• Experience conducting time studies, workflow analysis, or process improvement projects.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing dashboards, production reports, databases, or data collection systems.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Understanding of quality management systems and corrective action processes.
• Experience creating technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and visual work instructions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus potential
• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do.

US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics