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Manufacturing Production Tech VAN
Job Location:
Job Location:
Vandalia, OH - USA
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Posted:
18 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician.
Summary
The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HarbisonWalker International through the safe manufacturing of refractory products this includes the forming finishing and packaging of refractory products the set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support the production processes and operating transport machinery to deliver materials to presses on the production line and finished goods into storage and/or trailers for shipment. This role is also responsible for maintaining quality by following set guidelines ensuring the product remains within tolerances established for addition the Manufacturing Production Technician maintains clean & safe work environment as well as maintains professional working relationships with co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Auditing and observing manufacturing process to ensure products meets or exceeds quality standards; owning Quality Control compliance for assigned working area and keeping appropriate logs
- Operating and programing presses setters pickers scales and all of bearing equipment; off bears brick from press table to rack cart kiln car or pallet cleans loose material and flange before setting in prescribed manner
- Operating tram cab high lift and other transport machinery to deliver materials to presses; operating lift trucks to transport materials throughout the plant; Transferring kiln cars; transporting racks and/or rack cars to and from presses and ovens; gauging and cleaning kiln cars
- Actively demonstrates and promotes safety and a safe work environment and hold themselves accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.
- Analyzes equipment operations performance and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly.
Requirements
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent
- Some manufacturing experience helpful
- Previous forklift experience preferred
- Understanding of basic safety/OSHA standards
- Mechanical aptitude
- Two (2) four (4) years of previous machine operating or production related experience preferred
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time standing walking using hands and fingers reaching climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling speaking; requires less than 1/3 of time sitting
- Lifting: Requires lifting to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
- Vision: Requires accurate close distance color and peripheral vision including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
- Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts and being exposed to fumes airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of time in wet or humid conditions in extreme heat or cold and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting in high places at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
- Noise: Requires exposure to very loud noise.
About Company
HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually ever ... View more
