Machine Operator/Production Technician

Company Description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Position Responsibilities: 

• Operates hand or power tools, forklifts, computers, and production equipment. 

• Performs team duties that may include managing meetings, communicating with other teams or individuals, managing documentation, records, and scheduling personnel. 

• Is responsible for maintaining Safety, Environmental Quality, Product Quality, Productivity, and Inventory accuracy for their area. 

• Arrange, load, move, package, handle, transfer, label, sample, and document process materials. 

• Set up, adjust, clean, take apart, put together, or perform minor maintenance, on machines, or equipment. 

• Verifies equipment, or areas, are safe for normal use, hazardous work, servicing, or maintenance. 

• Monitors and controls processes using visual observation, process data, and on-line testing. 

• Identifies and troubleshoots problems in processes, products, or equipment, and work for a solution. 

• Gathers, maintains records, and uses statistical control charts. 

• May generate, handle, transfer, move, drum, label, sample, and document waste. 

• May prepare, load, move, and unload various materials. 

• Reasoning ability - Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions. 

• Performs tasks assigned to operations as per Master Task List. 

• Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with business and unit goals. 

• Coaches and trains others on plant operations. 

• Willing to work shift work including weekends 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time. 

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and bend. 

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. 

• Ability to work in varying temperatures and various weather conditions. 

We Value: 

• 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial experience. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization 

• Basic computer programs/software knowledge 

• Forklift experience 

• General knowledge of mechanical equipment 

• High school diploma or GED 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.