Production Technician

About the role

• The Production Technician operates and monitors highly automated equipment ranging from Vacuum Induction Melt (VIM) furnaces to automated finishing cells to manufacture high‑quality metal powders and ingots. This role follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety and quality systems, and works cross‑functionally to meet daily production targets, yields, and on‑time delivery commitments to our customers.

What you'll do

• Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE,maintaina clean work area, andidentifysafety improvement opportunities.  

• Operateequipment following written procedures and supervisoryinstructionsper aerospace quality standards. 

• Work as part of a team, communicate during shift handoffs, andparticipatein training and continuous improvement efforts. 

• Monitor process indicators andescalateidentifiedabnormalitiestoorganizationalleadership. 

• Collect samples, perform housekeeping, andcompleteequipment cleaning and setup. 

• Support melting operations by preparingrawmaterials, staging tools, andassistingduring setup and shutdown. 

• Help with mold preparation, post‑run cleanup, and basic inspections under supervision. 

• Operate finishing equipment such as sieves, blenders,abrasive saws, andgrinders. 

• Handle, label, and package materials according to work instructions and quality requirements. 

• Perform basic visual inspections andassistwith quality sampling. 

• Accurately complete production records, checklists, and electronic entries. 

Qualifications

Required

• A safety focusedmindsetand the ability to work in PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, respirators, andheat-resistantgear asrequired) 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

• Ability to read/interpret SOPs,product recipes, andproductionreports. 

• Basic computer skills for MES/ERP entries; comfortable with barcode scanners and electronic logs. 

• Strong attention todetail,and ability to work in PPE (respirators, heat‑resistant gear). 

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and occasional overtime. 

Preferred

• 2+ years' experience in metal manufacturing or related industrial environment. 

• Experience withinduction meltingand post processingequipment. 

• Familiarity with particle size analysis, sieving/classification, and powder handling best practices.