About This Role
This manufacturing technician role involves creating and assembling armor products and materials within a manufacturing operation. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, initiative, and mechanical aptitude, working across various production positions.
Responsibilities
- Produce armor parts to meet schedule deadlines
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in the production process
- Ensure quality guidelines are followed as well as creating and maintaining any necessary records for the quality control process
- Follow all safety procedures
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of materials used and production equipment and processes
- Package material for shipment, and help with loading and unloading of incoming and outgoing deliveries
- Clean the production and mechanical work areas
- Assist in the installation of new equipment and occasional light construction
Requirements
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to understand and resolve technical or mechanical difficulties
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to observe proper safety precautions
- Ability to drive and/or operate a variety of equipment
- Forklift certified or ability to obtain forklift certification and operate in a safe manner
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production setting and to easily adapt to changing situations while working effectively to meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both individually and collaboratively
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors
- Must possess integrity, sound judgment, initiative, and a sense of urgency
- Ability to work various shifts (including days, evenings, nights, and weekends) to meet business needs
Nice to have:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated mechanical skills
- Experience with quality control/inspection and/or documentation
- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
- Group Term Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401K matching program
- Discretionary bonus program
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