Manufacturing Technician 1

About the role

Oerlikon is looking for a Manufacturing Technician 1 for its Laurel, MT facility. The shift is Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 5:30pm. The technician performs manual labor along a production line, operates and troubleshoots production line equipment and may carry out minor repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Operate production line equipment and perform equipment change-overs
• Troubleshoot production line equipment and perform preventive maintenance (PMs)
• Responsible for quality control: adjust production to meet specifications and reject out-of-spec product
• Add chemicals and materials to work pieces using hand tools
• Operate a forklift to maintain raw material supply
• Clean and maintain the work area, and complete and maintain daily production logs
• Communicate with operators from other shifts and turn off and lock out equipment when not in use

Required profile

• 0 to 3 years of skilled labor experience in manufacturing, preferably in the chemical or metal working industry
• High school diploma preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs daily in the warehouse environment
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English
• Self-motivated, dependable, able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Experience with ISO 9001 is a plus

What we offer

• Start pay of $25 per hour
• Medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company-sponsored HSA contributions and no waiting period
• Dental and vision coverage, plus employee assistance, financial and wellness programs
• 401(k) with significant company match
• Tuition reimbursement and paid time off, including 12 paid company holidays
• Life insurance and disability insurance paid by the company