Production Lean Technician (Entry – 2nd Shift)

About ITT:

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.

 

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: 

 

Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. 

 

Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

 

Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. 

Position Summary

The Engineered Valves site in Lancaster, PA develops and manufactures valves serving the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Nuclear industries. Lean Technicians are responsible for polishing our hygienic valve products, while performing other production related activities for all goods manufactured by flowing the product at the pull of the customer. Responsible for the inspection and quality of the products produced at the Lancaster site.

• Location: Lancaster, PA
• Pay: Starting at $22.88/hour, with pay increases as additional jobs and skills are learned. This role is eligible for a bonus.
• Shift Differential: Additional $1.05/hour for 2nd shift
• Schedule: Enjoy a great work–life balance with a 4‑day, 10‑hour schedule on 2nd shift (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday). Final shift placement is based on business needs.
• Level: Entry level — no experience required. Full on‑the‑job training provided.

 

Essential Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsible for the inspection of production and manufacturing materials to ensure conformance and quality specifications are met.

• Manually or automatically polishes all standard and custom-designed body configurations to standard or customer specifications.
• Utilizes different types of measuring instruments to perform dimensional and surface finish examinations such as profilometer, dial calipers, wall thickness gauges and other inspection equipment to insure the finish level.
• Certifies the quality of the polished bodies to industry standards and indicates acceptance or rejection by completion of proper documentation upon completion of polish work.
• Operates air-powered tools and other finishing equipment, small hand tools, and lifting tables and hoists.
• Participates in Kaizen events, providing suggestions or ideas for continuous improvements projects to improve productivity.
• Follows company Environmental, Health and Safety, quality and process policies.
• Reports safety incidents, near misses, or any safety concerns to supervisor.
• Performs Sustain activities to assure that all 6S areas are maintained and assures a clean and safe work area.
• Reads and interprets shop orders and obtains drawings and other instructions needed per the individual shop order.
• Accesses the timekeeping system for productivity tracking; utilizes the bar code system to perform accurate labor tracking. Clocks in and out times to ensure accurate attendance transactions for payroll.
• Communicates with department personnel as well as with all other supporting departments such as Environmental Safety & Health, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities/Maintenance.
• Trains other co-workers in job duties/functions, as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or relevant related experience.
• Prior production or manufac