PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN 

FULL TIME
SHIFT: Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 5:30 PM
COMPENSATION: $17.50

Under the general supervision of the Production Lead/Inventory Lead, the technician will perform a variety of duties using hand & power tools, fixtures, computers, and other equipment required for the task. The technician will read work orders to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble fire and rescue helmets. While performing these duties, the technician is expected to keep the area clean, and free of clutter; look for opportunities to improve the process and eliminate waste.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
    • Prepare work to be accomplished by reading procedures, parts lists, and work orders, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
    • Position parts and subassemblies by using model build specifications and reading work orders.
    • Assemble helmets and components by examining for conformity, connections for correct fit, fastening parts, and subassemblies.
    • Verify the build of the helmet has been completed according to the information of the work order.
  • Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per the Phenix Quality System.
  • Report problems with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to Quality Control or Production Lead.
  • Provide hands-on job training to coworkers as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate Lean manufacturing functions.
  • Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization’s core values and help execute growth plans.
  • Use critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; to be able to balance attention to detail with big-picture thinking.
  • Be flexible, comfortable with change, and maintain a positive and infectious approach to work while performing job functions.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Consistently maintain a good and reliable attendance record following all Phenix Technology attendance policies.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent work experience or equivalent work training.
  • Experience in materials preparation, assembly, and packaging.
  • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
  • Attention to detail and an understanding of what makes a good, quality product.
  • Have the ability to use fine motor skills to piece unique materials together.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willing to follow the Lean concepts of manufacturing.

    IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

    • Willing to embrace Phenix Lean People-Centric culture.
    • Willing to make suggestions and drive improvements daily.
    • Produce products to meet customers’ specifications by performing repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly operations on safety helmet assemblies.
    • Ability to read drawings and process instructions.
    • Detail oriented.
    • Have a strong knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts.
    • Experience in manufacturing.
    • Working knowledge of using hand-held power tools.
    • Working knowledge of a computer and word processing at the basic level.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Constantly required to stand and walk for long periods.
    • Use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
    • Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
    • Frequently carry, reach, push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    • The job is performed in a warehouse setting under temperature and sound variations.

     

    READY TO APPLY? 

    Phenix Technology, Inc. is an essential service provider who demonstrates strict safety practices under the guidelines of the CDC and OSHA.

    To apply, submit a 1-2 minute video resume to apply@phenixfirehelmets.com. Tell us about yourself in a simple video and upload it to YouTube. Once you have uploaded your video, email a link to your video resume and your paper resume to apply@phenixfirehelmets.com. 

    Not sure where to start with a video resume? Check out this video!