Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Overview:
The Manufacturing Technician is an expert on the automation equipment we use in our plant:

• CNC
• Twin Sheet Plastic Thermoformer
• Plastic Sheet Extruder
• Fiberglass Pultruder
• Plastic Vibratory Welder
• Lamination and Coating Equipment

This includes start‑ups, configurations, maintenance, productivity improvements, error recovery, training others how to operate the equipment and shutdown procedures.

• Uptime and throughput of our Automation Equipment
• Ability to hit production rates at each automation work cell
• Quality of the finished products produced
• Safety
• Teamwork (360 Degree Surveys)

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy related to the automation software we are using
• Ability to troubleshoot automation equipment (coordinate with the manufacturer)
• Able to work under pressure with a positive attitude while getting equipment back online
• Ability to read operating / maintenance manuals and engineering drawings

• Optimize, Operate, and Maintain automation equipment
• Study and learn automation optimizing techniques
• Recommend and facilitate cost and time reduction processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Ability to apply analytical and interpretive skills to production problem solving and efficiency
• When not performing as a technician, help run the equipment as an Operator
• Meet production requirements of Finished Goods daily
• Automate difficult manual processes
• Achieve the Quality requirements for the Finished Goods
• Software skills will include MS Word, Excel, and learning Microsoft Business Central (Our ERP)
• Follow best practice Health and Safety Precautions
• Ensure all work areas are in a neat, clean, and in “ready to work” condition
• Communicate clearly with the Production Shift Manager on equipment status, delays, or issues
• Take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
• Strong production floor teamwork and communications
• Ability to communicate good or bad news
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to produce components consistently and accurately
• Demonstrate precise craftsmanship in all aspects of the job (fit and finish)
• Willingness to learn
• Fabrication as well as general repair and maintenance of our production equipment as required
• Works from sketches/drawings to build subassemblies
• Repair and maintain production equipment and facilities as required
• Mutual respect for coworkers
• Assist in any way possible to help our company be successful

The pay range for this role is set at $24-$27 an hour based on experience.

Artistic Composite Pallets manufactures creative, quality, composite pallets using beautiful art and inspiring imagery. To meet these goals, we provide a work environment that our people are proud of and committed to, where all employees have an opportunity to contribute, learn, grow, and advance based on merit. We ensure our people feel respected, are treated fairly, listened to, and are engaged.

Above all, we want satisfaction from accomplishments and friendships, blended personal and professional lives, and to have fun as we compete in the marketplace.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Social Events

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage