Manufacturing Technician

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician provides hands‑on technical support to the front‑line workforce and manufacturing engineers in an industrial environment. The role focuses on operating equipment, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement to enhance yields, throughput, and product quality.

Key responsibilities

• Support the production line daily to achieve yield, throughput, and quality targets.
• Train and coach operators on proper processes and procedures.
• Apply Kaizen and Lean tools to reduce downtime, improve yields, and lower costs.
• Lead or support optimization and standardisation projects using DMAIC methodology.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across shifts and product lines.
• Work on equipment projects to cut costs, minimise downtime, and increase yields.
• Provide input for new equipment development and implementation on the line.
• Guide teams to comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Create project plans that identify resources and realistic timelines.
• Participate in developing new processes or machines to improve existing operations.

Required profile

• Math/Science background with mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Previous roles that gave a solid understanding of equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean fundamentals; Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with PEx tools and leadership opportunities is desirable.

Required skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude
• Lean tools
• DMAIC methodology
• Yellow Belt certification
• Green Belt certification
• PEx tools