Equipment Assembly & Production Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Job Title: Equipment Assembly & Production Support Technician 

ABOUT OMI INDUSTRIES 

At OMI Industries, we are committed to using the natural power of plant oils to produce safe, natural, and effective odor removing products without the use of harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances. With over 30 years of expertise, OMI is the world leader in manufacturing natural odor eliminating solutions for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. 

We are looking for an Equipment Assembly Associate to join our growing team!

JOB PURPOSE

The Equipment Assembly & Production Support Technician will build, assemble, wire, test, and document industrial equipment and mechanical systems while also supporting the material staging and NetSuite workflow steps required to keep equipment builds moving efficiently.

This role is hands-on and production-focused, with responsibility for completing equipment builds and supporting the process flow behind each build. The ideal candidate will be mechanically and electrically inclined, detail-oriented, organized, and willing to learn the systems and workflows needed to support accurate production execution.

SCHEDULE

• Regular Work Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST 

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Build and assemble equipment according to established manufacturing guidelines, drawings, work orders, and production plans.
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly, including wiring, mounting components, assembling mechanical systems, and integrating industrial controls.
• Work with and assemble motors, fans, blowers, relays, timers, PLCs, and other industrial controls, as well as related mechanical systems, ensuring proper integration and functionality during the assembly process.
• Conduct and document product performance testing to verify functionality and ensure quality standards are met.
• Pull, stage, move, and organize materials required for equipment builds to ensure components are available before and during assembly.
• Learn and execute NetSuite workflows related to work orders, inventory movement, material consumption, build completion, and production documentation.
•  Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Complete new  employee and annual safety training.
• Clean up work area according to procedures.
• Follow 5S methodology.
• Participate in quality and continuous improvement efforts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

· Ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards.

· Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with proven knowledge and application.

· Proficiency in the use of hand tools and small power tools, following established safety protocols and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential work functions.)

• OMI Industries manufactures odor eliminating solutions. Chemical exposure to raw materials including plant oils, fragrances, and other materials will occur.

• Continually required to stand.

• Frequently required to walk.

• Occasionally required to sit.

• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Continually required to talk or hear.

• Frequently/required to lift/push/carry items 50-75 pounds.

• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).

• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.

• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions.

• Occasionally loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).

PERKS

• Affordable health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits - available first of the month following the date of hire

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90 days of employment

• 401k matching up to 5% of your annual salary - available after 6-months of employment

• Employee Referral Program

• Bonus eligibility after one year of employment

• Growth opportunities

• Free PPE provided

• Company social and celebratory events

• Company swag and wearables

• Milestone awards for 1, 3, 5+ years

• Safe, inclusive, and friendly work environment