Production Technician - Press Operator (1st Shift)

LaMotte Company; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

LaMotte Company is seeking a Production Technician – Press Operator for 1st shift in Chestertown, MD. The role involves operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment, recording performance and samples, and assisting with daily setup.

You will participate in shift huddles and help meet production rates and quality standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; chemistry experience preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent communication with production personnel, R&D, and QC.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Maintain and record accurate records including machine performance and product samples.
• Assist in daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Attend and participate in designated shift huddles.
• Ensure production rates and quality standards are met and address issues impeding progress.
• Transport product using pallet jacks and carts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Production Technician – Press Operator (1st Shift)

Full Time

Chestertown, MD, US

Salary Range

\$17–$19 per hour, non‑exempt, with opportunities for overtime, holiday, and shift differential pay.

Position Summary

To manufacture and package spin disks using various machines while following the assigned work schedule.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Maintain and record accurate records including machine performance and product samples.
• Assist in daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Attend and participate in designated shift huddles.
• Ensure production rates and quality standards are met and address any issues impeding progress.
• Transport product using pallet jacks and carts.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; high school chemistry or general chemical handling experience preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, decision‑making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills; required to communicate with production personnel, R&D, and QC.
• Focused on tasks, not easily distracted.
• Ability to wear chemical cartridge respirator or equivalent.
• Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs (20 kg).

Miscellaneous

• Participate in lean activities such as lean training, kaizen, or 5‑day events.
• Perform 5‑S program in department or other assigned areas.
• Apply DMAICs to improve department and individual efficiencies.
• Complete monthly safety observations.
• Notify supervisors/ managers of any production, equipment, safety, or personnel problems and cooperate in resolving such issues.
• Provide feedback to supervisors/ managers to determine additional training needs and obtain training as necessary.
• Assist in other department activities as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies (e.g., personnel, safety).

Environmental Factors & Mental/Physical Demands

• Work indoors in a humidity and temperature‑controlled environment.
• Requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing step ladders, transporting up to 40 lbs, handling loaded pallet jacks and operating various equipment.
• Requires mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, communication, judgment, decision making and troubleshooting skills, ability to multitask and attention to detail.

Shift Schedule

1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

*LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.*