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Flex Technician 2nd shift

  • Hartland, WI
  • 22 - 26 USD Hourly

Job Summary/Overview

The Flex Technician is a versatile, cross‑trained team member who supports multiple operational areas within the manufacturing facility. This role “flexes” between Assembly, Shipping & Receiving, and Fabrication based on daily production needs. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail‑oriented, and comfortable learning new processes to ensure smooth workflow across departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Flex between departments based on staffing needs, production schedules, or priority changes.

  • Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements 5S, and company policies as required.

  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure smooth handoffs between departments.

  • Participate in cross‑training and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Perform mechanical and/or electrical assembly of components and finished products according to work instructions and quality standards.

  • Use hand tools, power tools, and measurement devices safely and accurately.

  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material‑handling equipment (training provided if needed).

  • Assist with basic fabrication tasks such as cutting, drilling, grinding, or machine operation.

  • Use of proper processes, procedures and OMS instructions, cycle counting procedures.

  • Perform preventative maintenance duties on machines & equipment as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • A team player with excellent communication skills.

  • Mechanical aptitude and solid blueprint reading skills.

  • Ability to deal with ambiguous/undefined problems.

  • Ability to be flexible and adjust priories to reflect changing needs or job demands.

  • Attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent.

  • 2 + years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment is preferred.

  • Certification for sit-down forklift, and use of overhead crane or the willingness to obtain via training.

  • Valid drivers license preferred.

  • Candidates with two (2) or fewer "Inconsistent" ratings on their most recent performance review are qualified to proceed with the interview process.

  • Candidates with three (3) or more "Inconsistent" ratings are not qualified to proceed.

  • Candidates with any "Unsatisfactory" rating on their most recent review are not qualified to proceed.

  • Candidates may have no more than one (1) documented written warning within the past 12 months are qualified to proceed.

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