Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Technician (1st Shift)
Location: Wilmington, MA 01887
Pay Rate: $26.45 $30.30 / hour (based on experience)
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (with flexibility to start early or stay late by 1 hour)
Direct Hire position
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Operations Technician supports facility upkeep, shipping and receiving, and day-to-day shop operations. Primary responsibilities include basic facility maintenance, coordinating external service providers, preparing and packaging shipments, receiving and moving materials, managing shop supplies/inventory, and maintaining waste management records and safety compliance.
Job Specifications
- Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Shipping, Receiving & Material Handling: Assist with shipping, receiving, packaging, material movement, and inventory control using SAP or similar systems.
- Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing and post-processing equipment; support basic facility upkeep, workspace setups, and equipment relocations.
- Service Provider Coordination: Identify facility/equipment issues, arrange internal/external support, and coordinate repairs and inspections with service providers.
- Inventory & 5S Management: Monitor and replenish shop inventory (PPE, MRO supplies, consumables, and tools); apply 5S principles to maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces.
- Environmental & Safety Compliance: Maintain accurate, traceable records for waste, recycling, and disposal to support ESG reporting; conduct routine checks of shop safety equipment and ensure adherence to PPE protocols.
- Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: High school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 3 5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, facilities, maintenance, shipping/receiving, or an industrial environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting skills, and hands-on experience with shop power/hand tools.
- Systems & Equipment: Familiarity with SAP or similar inventory management systems; forklift or material-handling equipment experience is a plus.
- Physical Requirements: Capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Background Screening & Compliance:
- First Advantage Package (Non-Exempt/Hourly Package + Supplier-run Drug Screen, or Non-Exempt/Hourly with Drug Package, plus Education Verification).
Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.