Senior Manufacturing Technician III - 3rd Shift (Forge & Machining)

The Hillman Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift differential $1.50

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Campbell Chain, part of The Hillman Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician III for the York, PA area to lead complex chain and fittings production. You will serve as a technical expert in forming, machining, and finishing, driving quality and equipment performance across processes.

This role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to mentor technicians. Initial 1st shift training, then rotating third shift, with overtime possible and a clear path

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, warehousing, industrial, or related experience.
• Experience with forging, machining, and finishing of high-strength chain products.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation of forging presses, automated welding, or advanced machining systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues such as dimensional variance, metallurgical defects, or coating failures.
• Analyze production data to improve yield, strength, and process efficiency.
• Support heat treatment process optimization (hardness, tensile strength targets).
• Interface with automated control systems (HMI/PLC) for process monitoring.
• Validate setups for new products or custom fittings.
• Mentor technicians and guide best practices in production processes.
• Drive scrap reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance and tooling improvements.
• Act as technical lead during production disruptions.

Skills

Forging and machining expertise

Metallurgical issue diagnosis

Process optimization

HMI/PLC interfaces

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

HMI/PLC interfaces

Job description

Campbell Chain, part of The Hillman Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician III for the York, PA area to lead complex chain and fittings production. You will serve as a technical expert in forming, machining, and finishing, driving quality and equipment performance across processes.

This role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to mentor technicians. Initial 1st shift training, then rotating third shift, with overtime possible and a clear path