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Hourly Entry Level Production Operations Technician
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$61,596 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
Entry Level Manufacturing Associate Pay Rate:
$25.01/hourPhysical Location:
Maysville Mill 1241 W 2nd Street Maysville, KY 41056 606-564-2616Category/Shift :
Hourly Full-Time; 12.5-Hour Rotating Shifts. 4 Day Shifts (5:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
- 7 days off 4 Night Shifts (5:30 p.m.
- 6 a.m.)
- 3 days off 3 Day Shifts (5:30 a.m.
- 6 p.m.)
- 1 day off 3 Night Shifts (5:30 p.m.
- 6 a.m.)
- 3 days off
Job Requirements:
At least 18 years of age Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience Eligible for employment in the US Must be willing to meet the following requirements: Operate or work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces (with proper safety training and safety protection) Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis Wear required safety equipment The Job you willPerform:
You will start in an entry-level position and perform general physical activities. On the job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical ability in order to perform the following duties: Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials Monitoring, adjusting, and controlling operating equipment Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance Loading and unloading trailers and railcars Operating heavy industrial equipment Accurately reading gauges and other test equipment Utilizing basic shop math Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions. Cleanup duties as assigned.The Skills You Will Bring:
Critical Thinking- Analyze and use logic to address issues Mechanical Aptitude
- Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems Team Player
- Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team Dependability
- Being reliable, responsible, and dependable Self-Motivation
- Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action Preferred candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): Demonstrated stability through a consistent work history with at least 2-years consecutive employment; or, Demonstrated combination of technical training and school leadership activities; or, Other technical training or certifications such as Ready to Work programs Projected start date: October 2026