Manufacturing Tech

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for supporting daily production activities in a manufacturing or pilot manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while assisting in meeting production schedules and on-time delivery goals.  Working closely with the line supervisor and cross-functional teams, the manufacturing technician helps drive team performance, reinforce standards, and support key operational metric related to safety, quality and productivity.  The Manufacturing Technician performs hands-on work including assembly, material handling, equipment operation, inspection, and basic troubleshooting to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.The Manufacturing Technician works closely with production leadership, engineering, and quality teams to follow standard work, maintain accurate documentation, and support operational goals related to output, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Reinforce a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and helping identify and address potential hazards.
• Assist in maintaining product quality by ensuring adherence to standards and quality escalating issues or deviations.
• Help execute production schedules to support output targets and on-time delivery commitments.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing activities including assembly, material handling, equipment operation, and in-process inspection.
• Follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements to ensure consistent and compliant production.
• Support line setup, startup, changeover, and shutdown activities as needed.
• Monitor product quality and process conditions, and report deviations or issues to the appropriate team members. 
• Complete production records, inspection documentation, and other required reporting accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting, housekeeping, and organization of the production area.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, and workflow.

Experiences/Education- Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or other industrial environments preferred.
• Experience with automated equipment, glass manufacturing, window/IGU production, or similar technical processes is a plus.
• Ability to support and influence team performance in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work safely in a team-based environment.
• Strong attention to safety, detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills preferred