Production Technician: Welding & Equipment Reliability

11th Hour Staffing, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

11th Hour Staffing, Inc. seeks a Production Technician to support daily manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing production machinery, equipment, and tooling.

This role emphasizes equipment reliability, product quality, process improvement, and providing technical support to production teams. 5+ years in manufacturing, 3D modeling, and ISO 9000 experience are strongly preferred. Schedule: Mon-Thu 5:30AM-4:00PM plus 4 hours on Friday; pay $55,000–$65,000/yearly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing equipment, tooling, or process improvements.
• 3D modeling experience required; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9000-certified manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including welding systems.
• Monitor equipment settings, calibration, tooling, and process parameters.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct weld studies and use lab equipment to evaluate weld quality.
• Design and modify tooling and machine components using SolidWorks or similar.
• Support new equipment installations, process changes, and improvement projects.
• Assist with quality documentation such as APQP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, SOPs.
• Train production employees on equipment changes and procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, electrode changes, and repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain quality.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or engineering coursework

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

11th Hour Staffing, Inc. seeks a Production Technician to support daily manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing production machinery, equipment, and tooling.

This role emphasizes equipment reliability, product quality, process improvement, and providing technical support to production teams. 5+ years in manufacturing, 3D modeling, and ISO 9000 experience are strongly preferred. Schedule: Mon-Thu 5:30AM-4:00PM plus 4 hours on Friday; pay $55,000–$65,000/yearly.