Job Description
Job Description
Associate Manufacturing Technician
Pay: $24.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
Job Type: Long-Term Contract | Potential Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
Savvy Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Manufacturing Technician to join a growing manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced automation technology in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality performance of highly automated manufacturing equipment.
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing processes while contributing to the production of innovative products.
Drug test and background check required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and maintain highly automated manufacturing equipment to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and fault clearing on automated machinery.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Utilize Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to monitor equipment performance and make process adjustments.
- Maintain proper material feeds and ensure production runs efficiently.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues, safety concerns, and production inefficiencies.
- Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify product quality and tolerances.
- Support manufacturing processes including:
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- Heat staking
- Laser welding
- Mechanical swaging
- PCB handling and testing
- Robotic automation
- Metal stamping and bending
- Medical packaging
- High-speed component assembly
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate production, quality, and inventory records.
- Assist with new product introductions, process improvements, and equipment validations.
- Work collaboratively with production teams to identify and resolve process issues.
- Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing/cleanroom environment.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be proficient in English to read documentation, communicate effectively, and complete required paperwork.
- Basic math skills including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience operating and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with HMIs and computerized manufacturing systems.
- Medical device manufacturing experience.
- Cleanroom manufacturing experience.
- Experience with robotics, discrete assembly, or automated production lines.
- Familiarity with measurement tools including:
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- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Feeler gauges
- Dial indicators
- Gauge blocks
- Optical measurement equipment
- Experience with welding technologies such as laser welding, ultrasonic welding, or heat staking.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for approximately 75% of the shift and walk frequently.
- Ability to reach above shoulder level and below waist level.
- Ability to push and pull equipment/materials.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5–20 lbs frequently.