Production Technician

Position: Production Technician I
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Production Technician. This position reports to The Shift Lead and will work in Sparta TN.

About the position

As Production Technician of the Sparta team, you will be involved in inspecting, assembling, and ensuring the quality of parts and components used in fuel and industrial tanks. Tasks include reading engineering prints, operating roto-molding equipment, measuring materials, and complying with production schedules. The role also involves mold preparation, part inspection, reporting defects, and maintaining accurate production records. Flexibility to perform other assigned duties as needed is required.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Inspect parts to ensure they are the correct parts for a particular unit.
• Read and understand engineering prints and tolerances for particular parts.
• Assemble components and small parts assemblies onto fuel or industrial tanks.
• Inspect the accuracy of the assembled tank for potential quality issues.
• Identify, record, and report any scrapped product.
• Understanding the correct operation of a roto-molding machine.
• Understanding and complying with the production schedule.
• Ability to understand verbal and hands on instructions.
• Add inserts and other molded in components to a mold.
• Use measuring equipment to obtain proper powder weights.
• Charging mold with correct weight and type of powder.
• Changing molds to accommodate production schedule.
• Inspection parts for conformance to specification.
• Maintain an accurate count on the quantity of good parts and scrap parts.
• May be assigned to perform other duties as requested.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and production as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Entry Level Position
• Must be able to read and write
• Continuous sitting, walking, bending, crouching/stooping, lifting/lowering, climbing stairs, balance, kneeling, crawling, talking or hearing.
• Continuous standing, reaching and pushing/pulling
• Continuous lifting or moving average weight materials (50 lbs up to 75+ lbs with assistance) in difficult work positions.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to installation operation. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in hot environment.
• Ability to use vibrating tools.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to work full time on an ongoing basis.
• Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Continuous lifting and handling of tanks weighing up to 150 pounds, with assistance.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift and pour 35 pounds of powder over head continuously.
• Continuous lifting of heavy molds in 0 to 35 pound range.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Ability to work effectively as a team
• Excellent Attendance
• Exceptional safety record
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed for work instructions, safety, and quality, and report and violations to a supervisor

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