Lean Production Operations Technician

Do you enjoy fine-tuning a process until the defects disappear? Can you spot a quality issue at a glance and trace it back to its source? If you’re energized by safe, efficient production and continuous improvement, this role is for you.

Your Mission

Own the safe operation of industrial equipment, safeguard product quality, and drive everyday improvements on the line.

Core Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and productively to meet or exceed goals.
• Monitor process parameters; investigate and resolve root causes of defects.
• Execute detailed visual inspections and verify conformance to specs.
• Adjust procedures and settings to enhance flow, yield, and stability.
• Achieve and maintain operator certifications for all functions you support.
• Onboard and train new production associates in processes and procedures.
• Collaborate across teams and interface with internal and external customers on quality matters.
• Generate and retain accurate production and quality records.
• Contribute to LEAN initiatives—bring ideas, test changes, and share results.
• Take on additional reasonable tasks assigned by your Supervisor or Team Lead.

Who You Are

• Results Oriented: You take initiative and finish what you start—even when challenges arise.
• Team Relations: You build trust quickly and help create a smooth, cooperative work environment.
• Detail Focus: You follow procedures exactly and notice the small things that keep quality high.

Required Background

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–2 years operating machines in an industrial manufacturing environment (or equivalent) required; 3+ years preferred.

Work Expectations

• Reliable, punctual attendance; complete all scheduled shifts.
• Willing to work overtime as business needs arise.
• Operate with a strong safety mindset and adhere to all EHS policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team.
• Open to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts or alternate schedules based on plant assignment.
• Available for afternoon or night shift.

Imagine This

Mid-shift, a minor defect trend appears. You pause the line, verify specs, trace the issue to a parameter drift, make a controlled adjustment, document the change, and watch the defect rate drop to zero. You close the day by training a new teammate on the updated standard work—another small win for safety, quality, and flow.