Industrial Equipment Operations Technician

Role Snapshot

• Safely run and monitor industrial production equipment to meet targets.
• Lead process oversight; analyze and correct causes of defects.
• Conduct product visual inspections and verify against specifications.
• Optimize procedures and settings to improve output and stability.
• Obtain and maintain operator certifications for all stations you operate.
• Train new production associates on standard work and procedures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to resolve quality issues.
• Complete, store, and maintain all required production and quality documentation.
• Participate in LEAN/continuous improvement activities and team problem-solving.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor or Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of machine operator experience in industrial manufacturing (or equivalent) required; 3+ years preferred.

Work Style & Competencies

• Results Oriented: Self-driven, persistent, and deadline-conscious; delivers quality work despite obstacles.
• Team Relations: Cooperative collaborator; quickly finds common ground and helps resolve issues.
• Detail Focus: Consistently follows established practices and procedures.

Other Requirements

• Reliable, on-time attendance; able to complete all scheduled shifts.
• Willing and able to work overtime as required.
• Strict adherence to EHS policies and safe work practices.
• Works independently and within a team environment.
• Engages in ongoing training and development.
• Capable of working 12-hour shifts or alternate schedules (plant-dependent).
• Available for afternoon or night shift assignments.

What Success Looks Like

• Zero safety incidents; full EHS compliance.
• Stable, efficient runs with rapid issue detection and correction.
• Accurate, timely documentation and clean handoffs to the next shift.
• New hires trained to standard and quickly productive.
• Measurable contributions to LEAN improvements.