Senior Production Technician - Advanced Manufacturing & Kaizen

Panduit; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Time off

401(k) match

Air-conditioned workspace

Healthcare options

Shift hours

Job summary

Panduit is seeking a Sr. Production Technician in Lockport, IL to operate and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment while applying lean tools for continuous improvement. You will start up, run, and shut down high-tech machinery to deliver quality products and support process documentation and training.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of related manufacturing experience. The shift is Sunday–Thursday, 7am–3pm, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Troubleshooting: Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced production equipment and processes.
• Operations & Production: Start up, operate, and shut down advanced machinery to produce high-quality finished products.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Collaborate with engineering to evaluate system effectiveness, develop procedures, and create training materials.
• Quality Control: Address production quality issues, escalating unresolved concerns to supervisors or quality teams.
• Waste Reduction: Identify and eliminate inefficiencies, complete A3 improvement plans, and participate in Kaizen events.

Job description

Panduit is seeking a Sr. Production Technician in Lockport, IL to operate and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment while applying lean tools for continuous improvement. You will start up, run, and shut down high-tech machinery to deliver quality products and support process documentation and training.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of related manufacturing experience. The shift is Sunday–Thursday, 7am–3pm, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.