Manufacturing Technician/Machinist

Rust Belt Recruiting

Manufacturing Technician/Machinist

North Ridgeville, OH
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Title: Manufacturing Technician/Machinist
    Shift: 2nd Shift | Monday – Thursday | 5:15 PM – 3:45 AM ($4.00 shift differential) & 1st Shift | Monday – Thursday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM 
    Pay: $24-$30+/hr

    Manufacturing Technician Role:

    This position exists to prepare, set up, and operate manufacturing equipment while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The role is responsible for end-to-end production runs, monitoring part dimensions, troubleshooting equipment issues, and mentoring team members within an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment.

    Manufacturing Technician Responsibilities:

    • Set up and run equipment by preparing machines, loading raw materials, and entering program settings prior to production runs

    • Monitor quality by inspecting parts throughout the production process to ensure strict accuracy to blueprints or technical drawings

    • Utilize precision measuring tools, including calipers, gauges, rulers, and tape measures, to verify exact product dimensions

    • Troubleshoot minor machine errors, clear jams, and collaborate with maintenance teams on heavy repairs

    • Log machine data, track output numbers, and update daily production reports to ensure thorough record-keeping

    • Train and mentor new machine operators on equipment operation, quality requirements, and safe standard procedures

    • Maintain clean equipment and work areas in strict accordance with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles

    • Perform all other duties as assigned to support production goals

    Manufacturing Technician Reporting Relationships: The candidate will report to the Manufacturing Manager and has no direct reports (no supervisory responsibilities)

    About You:

    • Possess a High School Diploma or GED (Associate degree in engineering technology, CAD, or manufacturing technology is a plus)

    • Bring 5+ years of experience operating and setting up manufacturing machinery (rotary die-cutting experience is a plus)

    • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools, power tools, and measuring gauges

    • Exhibit strong technical literacy in blueprint reading, technical schematics, and detailed work instructions

    • Display strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose machine slowdowns or quality drops

    • Possess basic computer knowledge for data entry and machine parameter tracking

    • Maintain the physical stamina required to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks during a 10-hour shift

    • Show dependable attendance and the flexibility to work overtime based on business needs

    Next Steps: If you are a skilled technician with a passion for precision and continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

    Additional Information:

    • Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, bend, reach, perform repetitive tasks across a 10-hour shift, and lift up to 50 lbs

    • Working Conditions: Operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, dust, noise, fiberglass, and industrial materials

    • PPE Requirements: Steel-toed or safety-toed shoes required on the production floor; protective equipment provided for nuisance dust

    • Employment Status: Hourly / Non-exempt

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