Weekend Production Technician — Part-Time & Lean-Focused

Evolving Solution Services; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

LaMotte Company in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Weekend Production Technician on a 1st shift part-time schedule, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am–3:15pm, to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, recording machine performance and samples, assisting in setup, and supporting lean initiatives and DMAICs.

Must have a high school diploma (chemistry preferred), good mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 40–50

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; chemistry background preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good judgment, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with other production personnel, R&D, and QC.
• Ability to wear chemical cartridge respirator or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift up to 40–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority.
• Maintains and records accurate records including machine performance and product samples.
• Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Attends and participates in designated shift huddles.
• Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress.
• Transports product using pallet jacks and carts.
• Participates in lean activities, including kaizen or a 5-day event and DMAICs.
• Completes monthly safety observations.
• Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems and cooperates in resolving such issues.
• Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit.
• Assists in other department activities as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Company policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Overtime as needed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LaMotte Company in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Weekend Production Technician on a 1st shift part-time schedule, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am–3:15pm, to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, recording machine performance and samples, assisting in setup, and supporting lean initiatives and DMAICs.

Must have a high school diploma (chemistry preferred), good mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 40–50