Technician - Temporary (1st Shift)

Central States; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Employee Assistance Program providing

Care Guides to help employees navigate

Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production, material handling, and quality activities across multiple stations in our metal roofing and siding plant.

You will follow safety procedures, operate equipment, train new hires, and help ensure right-on-time output for internal and external customers.

This role requires a high school diploma and manufacturing experience; a proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication preferred.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required protective equipment (PPE); help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll‑forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
• Assist operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication‑related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including completing end‑of‑shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure that quality control is being performed at each work centre based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Cross‑train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Production equipment

Job description

Join a leading metal roofing and siding manufacturer. We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988, we have grown to over 13 locations nationwide.

We look for individuals who are customer‑focused, reliable, innovative thinkers, embracing teamwork, continuous improvement, and who act with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self‑control.

Summary

The Technician supports manufacturing, production, material handling, and quality‑related activities across multiple production areas. This role adheres to standard work practices and safety procedures to ensure efficient operations and high‑quality output. “Technician” employees deliver “Right. On Time. Every Time” products and service to both internal and external customers in alignment with company standards.

Core Functions

• Follow all plant safety procedures and wear required protective equipment (PPE); help maintain safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support setup and operation of assigned workstations, including loading, catching, trimming, wrapping, banding, assembly, and roll‑forming tasks.
• Perform material handling duties such as loading raw materials, catching finished goods, stacking products, and moving materials using manual methods or mechanical aids.
• Assist operators by monitoring machine output, reporting issues promptly, and helping with basic troubleshooting when needed.
• Complete production tasks using hand tools, power tools, and other fabrication‑related equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including completing end‑of‑shift housekeeping duties.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure that quality control is being performed at each work centre based on the QC standard, RMA corrective actions, and internal/external customer feedback.
• Cross‑train and perform duties in multiple production areas as business needs require.

Key Measures Of Success

• Operate assigned equipment and perform duties safely and efficiently while meeting daily production and quality targets.
• Successfully cross‑train in at least one additional production area within designated timeframes.
• Collaborate effectively with Employee Owners and supervisors to maintain smooth workflow and resolve issues promptly.
• Consistently produce work that meets or exceeds quality standards with minimal rework.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvements that drive gains in efficiency or quality.
• Accurately read and apply measurements using standard tools and perform necessary mathematical calculations.
• Understand cost control and what financially impacts the team.
• Learn and apply new production processes or systems within established training timelines.
• Consistently exhibit and display the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
• Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
• Can Do – Team Player, open to change, and pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self‑control.

Preferred

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment. This role will routinely utilize standard and/or specialized manufacturing equipment to perform core functions, and will interact with production areas, equipment, or machinery at operational sites. The work requires mainly active tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of materials or tools weighing up to 55 pounds. The role involves working in environments that may be loud, non‑temperature‑controlled, and exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Employees frequently interact with machinery, moving objects, and vehicles. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required by site policy in designated production or operational areas.

Key Physical Requirements

• Regular activities: standing, walking, and performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending).
• Occasional activities: sitting, climbing, crawling, and lifting items weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Environmental notes: exposure to noise, temperature variations, machinery, moving objects, and outdoor weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Benefits Offered

• 401K
• Medical
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential emotional support, work and lifestyle support, legal guidance, financial resources, and digital support.
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system.
• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.