Production Technician

Overview

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

Production Technician.

Location:

Richmond, VA. Position Summary

• The Make/Pack & Primary Operations Contractor provides technical, mechanical, and process focused support across the Make, Pack, and Primary areas.
• This role ensures equipment reliability, supports product development runs, assists in quality and process troubleshooting, and helps develop or maintain training and operational documentation.
• Work involves hands-on interaction with machinery, support for Client processing needs, and collaboration with cross functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Operation, Support & Troubleshooting:
  • Perform handson mechanical support for Make/Pack and Primary equipment, including makers, packers, conveyors, feeders, conditioning equipment, and processing systems.
  • Diagnose equipment issues and apply corrective actions consistent with expectations described for packing/mechanical roles.
  • Perform changeovers, adjustments, and setups required for test runs, product development trials, and daily operational needs.
  • Support equipment evaluations, test plans, and OEMrelated technical meetings as needed.
• Production Support for Make/Pack & Primary:
  • Support execution of production requests within Pilot and Semiworks environments.
  • Assist operations personnel during prototype builds, product development cycles, and limited run manufacturing.
  • Ensure compliance with PM USA Quality Systems, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify process inefficiencies, equipment constraints, and improvement opportunities.
  • Work with engineers, technicians, and product developers to optimize processes in both Make/Pack and Primary work streams.
  • Contribute to performance data collection, interpretation, and improvement recommendations.
• Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer:
  • Support development or updating of operational and training documentation, consistent with the documentation needs outlined for Training Development.
  • Assist in capturing best practices, changeover procedures, equipment settings, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Provide feedback to training and production support teams to maintain accurate SOPs, training manuals, and operator aids.
• Cross Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Partner with Primary Workstream teams to support new product launches and operational scaling.
  • Engage with engineering, maintenance, quality, and product development to ensure cohesive operational alignment.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Experience in Make, Pack, Primary, or similar tobacco/consumergoods processing environments.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
  • Ability to work onsite in Semiworks or ACL environments.
  • Experience assisting with documentation or technical communication.
• Preferred:
  • Prior experience in Pilot Plant or semi commercial production environments.
  • Familiarity with QMS, change control, and safety practices.
  • Handson knowledge of maker/packer machinery, Primary processing systems, or Semiworks operations.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.