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Production Technician Mon-Thursday 6pm-4am

US Conec, Ltd.Hickory, NC
Posted Nov 4
💰 $48,000 – $62,000/yrFull-timemanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Production Technician supporting manufacturing operations through process improvement, troubleshooting, and technical documentation on night shift.

Skills & Keywords

process improvementproduction troubleshootingmanufacturing operations

Responsibilities

  • Support production process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost reduction.
  • Assist with the implementation, validation, and sustainment of new or modified manufacturing processes, work methods, and standardized procedures.
  • Conduct time studies, workflow evaluations, and process observations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Establish, monitor, and maintain production standards, cycle times, and process requirements.
  • Identify and help implement solutions to reduce waste, downtime, defects, rework, and other production inefficiencies.
  • Evaluate process changes to ensure improvements are effective, sustainable, and properly documented.
  • Collect, verify, and analyze production data including output, cycle times, downtime, scrap, and quality metrics.
  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, databases, dashboards, and tracking systems while identifying and correcting data discrepancies.
  • Support the development and enhancement of production tracking tools, reporting systems, and data collection processes.
  • Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, validate system performance, and recommend process improvements.
  • Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process-related issues in partnership with engineering and automation teams.
  • Participate in root cause analysis activities and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
  • Assist with testing and validating solutions to improve process reliability, equipment performance, and production consistency.
  • Support the installation, setup, qualification, and evaluation of new or modified manufacturing equipment and tooling.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, setup guides, process specifications, checklists, and visual work aids.
  • Ensure manufacturing documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with approved production processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, RD&E, Automation, and other teams to support operational excellence initiatives.
  • Assist with employee training related to new equipment, processes, tooling, and work instructions.
  • Support quality improvement efforts aimed at reducing defects, scrap, and rework.
  • Promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards and supporting compliant manufacturing practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and quality systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to present information and recommendations clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Additional manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or engineering technology experience.
  • Experience conducting time studies, workflow analysis, or process improvement projects.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience developing dashboards, production reports, databases, or data collection systems.
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing performance metrics.
  • Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
  • Understanding of quality management systems and corrective action processes.
  • Experience creating technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and visual work instructions.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

Benefits included

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Bonuses
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Production Technician

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6pm-4am

Overview

US Conec is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, troubleshooting, production data analysis, and technical documentation. This role partners closely with Production Engineering, Supervisors, Team Leads, Quality, RD&E, and Automation teams to help drive safe, efficient, and consistent production performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.

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US Conec, Ltd.


About US Conec, Ltd.

US Conec, Ltd. is a global engineering company that creates innovative connectivity solutions for technologies including AI applications, specializing in precision plastics and manufacturing.

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