Production Technician - Own It, Cross-Train, Improve

Central States; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Employee Assistance Program providing

Care Guides

Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in South Dakota seeks a Manufacturing Technician to support production, material handling, and quality activities across multiple areas. You will follow standard work and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering Right.

On Time. Every Time products to internal and external customers. You will assist operators, monitor machine output, handle materials, and help train new hires while maintaining a clean, safe work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 PPE.
• Set up and operate workstations including loading, catching, and assembly.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials.
• Assist operators by monitoring machine output and troubleshooting.
• Complete production tasks with hand/power tools.
• Maintain a clean work area and end-of-shift housekeeping.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure Quality Control is performed at each center based on QC standards.
• Cross-train and work across multiple production areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in South Dakota seeks a Manufacturing Technician to support production, material handling, and quality activities across multiple areas. You will follow standard work and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high-quality output, delivering Right.

On Time. Every Time products to internal and external customers. You will assist operators, monitor machine output, handle materials, and help train new hires while maintaining a clean, safe work