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Production 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.
$67,908 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Production Technician at Insight Global Production Technician at Insight Global in Southborough, Massachusetts Posted in about 15 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION A
client of Insight Global in the retail & technology industry is seeking Production Technicians to support growth in one of their Boston based facilities. As a Production Technician you will: Perform troubleshooting activities for manufacturing products, using data and observations to assist in debug and root cause analysis. Conduct hardware inspections, identifying discrepancies and documenting findings to ensure compliance with quality standards. Assemble first article builds, test fixtures, racks, and associated wiring, ensuring accuracy and traceability. Provide feedback to mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams on tooling, consumables, debugging processes, and test setups. Maintain and update team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documenting process improvements and changes. Perform tasks across multiple defined process paths, escalating issues when deviations from standard processes occur. Meet productivity, quality, and safety standards while identifying opportunities for process optimization. Lead or support small-scale process improvement initiatives such as 6S or defect reduction projects. Participate in training programs for peers and assist in developing new hires within your process area. Maintain security and proper usage of company assets, equipment, and tools used in daily operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing methods and support continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1+ years experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or assembly based role Basic knowledge of power tools Ability to stand 7+ hours/shift. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Read and follow English language instructions. Ability to use handheld scanner Strong communication & team building skills
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in mechanical and electrical integration or assembly Experience driving projects to improve support-related processes and technical support Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing test processes. Experience collaborating with engineering teams on tooling and test process optimization.