Production Technician
9 Months
North Reading, MA-01864
Daily Schedule : 2nd shift 3:00-11:30pm
Overtime Estimate: No OT
Onsite
Number and Type of Interviews: Phone screen
Extra Interview Prep for Candidate: Tell me last jobs and experience (what did you enjoy, have they built anything, etc)
Job Description 1st Shift
JOB OVERVIEW
Support the production of complex electro-mechanical equipment. This role may involve hands-on assembly of robotic components, warehouse material handling, or a combination of both, depending on business needs. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
Electromechanical Assembly - Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
Assembly support or material handling tasks:
o Moving, staging, or delivering materials and components to workstations.
o Operating pallet jacks, carts, or other material handling equipment.
o Assisting with kitting, labeling, and organization of production parts.
o Supporting inventory accuracy through proper documentation and scanning.
Performs other jobs related to assembly, repair, and rework as required.
Must be able to follow written work instructions and perform data entry into various production systems.
Performs quality inspections and works with an understanding of what is critical to quality. Documents actions by completing production and quality forms/entries.
Works with safety as a priority by following procedures and applying general safe practices in manufacturing.
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders; and verifying receipt of supplies.
Demonstrates proficient oral and written communication skills and collaborates well in a team environment.
The successful candidate for this position will be self-managed and possess the desire, drive, and energy needed to deliver and be part of daily execution. This position affords qualified individuals the opportunity to work in an innovative and challenging environment with an intelligent and motivated group of people.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to stand 7+ hours/shift.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Read and follow English language instructions.
Ability to use handheld scanner.
PREFERRED SKILLS
1+ year of manufacturing experience.
Prior experience with ERP, MES, or inventory management systems
Ability to interpret manufacturing documentation (work instructions, part drawings, or traveler paperwork)
Familiarity with safe material handling practices (lifting, staging, cart usage, PPE)
Accuracy in labelling
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work all days of the shift, including some overtime.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work with computers, manufacturing software, and perform data entry.
Ability to lift at least 30 lbs.
Willingness to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods.
Must be able to work effectively in a team/group setting.
Ability to work in a mechanical setting with proficiency in using power tools and related equipment.
HM does have basic PPE: glasses, gloves, ESD Smocks,
SUPPLIER ALL-HANDS INTAKE
Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects
They build a few different robots for Client in their factories. They have Drive units that drive across the floor and pick up/moves storage for products. For example, when someone orders something the product gets brought to the associate who is doing the picking and is picked up by one of the Drive units. They also build manipulation arms that pick-up boxes and packages and put them in different places. They take sub-assemblies and put them together (Like advanced legos). There is no soldering. It is more so the basic electrical/ mechanical production: using power screw drivers, power drills, clipping zip ties, using lift assist for heavier pieces.
Can you give me a little detail about your team culture?
- 80 associates right now on one shift. 3 manager that run the various departments.
- Close knit team been together for the past 3 yrs.
- Diverse team, equal mix between men and women
Reason of request?
- Starting to expand and getting busier again.
Typical Day in the Role:
Interaction with team/Day to Day:
- Interact with other associates doing builds and managers leading them. AS well as engineers who may be helping with the builds.
- No customers
Extension? Potentially
Conversion? Hopefully depending on budget.
Training/ Ramp- up:
Onboarding and exposure to the 3 basic areas and then they will be placed into production or material handling type roles based on what they connect with during their onboarding.
- Basics first week or so
- Candidates should be at expert level within a couple months
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
Role interesting:
- There is a lot of newness. The team builds several different drive units/ mobility units
- They have worked heavily with their process engineers to create easy steps to follow
- Team takes pride in the level of safety and producing high quality products.
Leadership principles:
- Deliver results
- Customer obsession
- Earns Trust
Candidate Requirements
Performance indicators:
Will look at how they get up to speed, the quality of work
- If they are missing any steps consistently,
- Time and attendance.
- Speed
Disqualifiers / red flags:
- Someone who needs to sit at a desk this is not the right job.
Top 3 must-have hard skills
1 Small tools (knowledge of power tools)
2 Be able to read instructions and go to the next step
3 Basic computer skills
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10113058
- Position Id: 31794657
- Posted 2 days ago