Temp Manufacturing Technician - Cross-Area Production

Central States; Hartford (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Employee Assistance Program

Care Guides

Wellness Program

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in South Dakota is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support multiple production areas, adhering to standard work and safety procedures while delivering high‑quality output.

You will load, assemble, and package components, assist operators, monitor equipment, and train new hires. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and alignment with our values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and operation of workstations including loading, trimming, wrapping, assembly, and roll‑forming.
• Monitor machine output, report issues, and help with basic troubleshooting.
• Perform material handling and move materials safely using manual or mechanical aids.
• Train new hires on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and complete end‑of‑shift housekeeping duties.
• Ensure quality control is performed at each work centre per QC standards and feedback.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. in South Dakota is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support multiple production areas, adhering to standard work and safety procedures while delivering high‑quality output.

You will load, assemble, and package components, assist operators, monitor equipment, and train new hires. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and alignment with our values.