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.

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.

Must Haves

• 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 Haves

• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential


• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) with employer match


• A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement


• Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader