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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Manufacturing Technician located in Dallas Texas.
Reporting to the Operations Excellence Manager the Manufacturing Technician role is responsible for supporting production operations process improvement and product quality within a lean manufacturing environment. Products related to Relay Panels Low Voltage Switchgear Substation Buildings and Fabrication.
Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
What a typical day looks like:
- Work closely with engineers operators and quality teams to set up equipment conduct tests perform troubleshooting and ensure consistent manufacturing performance
- Maintain production standards and implement lean methodologies
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency reduce waste and enhance product reliability
- Support Lean Implementation on the Shop Floor by assisting engineers in deploying 5S standardized work visual management and workplace organization to improve safety quality and efficiency
- Conduct Time Studies and Process Observations to identify nonvalue-added activities bottlenecks and improvement opportunities within production lines
- Collaborate with Engineers and Operators to develop and sustain standardized work instructions ensuring consistent performance and training alignment across shifts
- Participate in Kaizen Events and Continuous Improvement Projects contributing hands-on support in process mapping problem-solving and implementation of quick wins
- Assist in Equipment Set-Up Calibration and Process Optimization to ensure machines run efficiently and within defined process limits reducing downtime and variation
- Perform Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions for process deviations or quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys Ishikawa diagrams PDCA)
- Support Visual Factory Development by maintaining dashboards production boards and andon systems that communicate real-time status and improvement metrics
- Perform rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components subassemblies and final assemblies in products related to Relay Panels Low Voltage Switchgear and Substation Buildings
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4-6 years of experience as a manufacturing technician or related field
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time
- Must have manual dexterity to handle small components
- Must have excellent hand-eye coordination
- Ability to differentiate between colored wires tabs and electronic components
- Must wear PPE such as gloves safety glasses hard hat and ear protection while working on the production floor
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Production Engineering
Is Sponsorship Available
No
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