Production Technician Mon-Thursday 6pm-4am

US Conec

Hickory, NC
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Hickory, NC
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Nov 4
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US Conec

Telecommunications · 201 to 500 employees

US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers.

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What you'll do

  • Support production process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost reduction
  • Conduct time studies, workflow evaluations, and process observations
  • Collect, verify, and analyze production data
  • Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process-related issues
  • Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive action implementation
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence initiatives
  • Assist with employee training related to new equipment, processes, tooling, and work instructions

What you need

  • Associate degree or technical certification in a related field
  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve manufacturing process, equipment, tooling, and fixture issues
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and quality systems
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
  • Education: an associate degree or a professional certificate

Key skills

technical troubleshootingmechanical aptitudedata analysisMicrosoft OfficeExcelLean ManufacturingSix Sigmastatistical process control (SPC)time studiesworkflow analysistechnical documentationmanufacturing processesquality systemstechnical drawings

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Perks

  • 4 weeks of PTO
  • paid holidays
  • vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • career growth

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US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond. Production Technician Shift: Monday-Thursday 6pm-4am Overview US Conec is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, troubleshooting, production data analysis, and technical documentation. This role partners closely with Production Engineering, Supervisors, Team Leads, Quality, RD&E, and Automation teams to help drive safe, efficient, and consistent production performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Support production process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, productivity, safety, and cost reduction. Assist with the implementation, validation, and sustainment of new or modified manufacturing processes, work methods, and standardized procedures. Conduct time studies, workflow evaluations, and process observations to identify opportunities for operational improvement. Establish, monitor, and maintain production standards, cycle times, and process requirements. Identify and help implement solutions to reduce waste, downtime, defects, rework, and other production inefficiencies. Evaluate process changes to ensure improvements are effective, sustainable, and properly documented. Collect, verify, and analyze production data including output, cycle times, downtime, scrap, and quality metrics. Maintain accurate production records, reports, databases, dashboards, and tracking systems while identifying and correcting data discrepancies. Support the development and enhancement of production tracking tools, reporting systems, and data collection processes. Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, validate system performance, and recommend process improvements. Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process-related issues in partnership with engineering and automation teams. Participate in root cause analysis activities and support corrective and preventive action implementation. Assist with testing and validating solutions to improve process reliability, equipment performance, and production consistency. Support the installation, setup, qualification, and evaluation of new or modified manufacturing equipment and tooling. Develop and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, setup guides, process specifications, checklists, and visual work aids. Ensure manufacturing documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with approved production processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, RD&E, Automation, and other teams to support operational excellence initiatives. Assist with employee training related to new equipment, processes, tooling, and work instructions. Support quality improvement efforts aimed at reducing defects, scrap, and rework. Promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards and supporting compliant manufacturing practices. Must Haves Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment. Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills. Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and fixtures. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation. Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and quality systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. Effective communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams. Ability to present information and recommendations clearly to leadership and stakeholders. Nice to Haves Additional manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or engineering technology experience. Experience conducting time studies, workflow analysis, or process improvement projects. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience developing dashboards, production reports, databases, or data collection systems. Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing performance metrics. Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production systems. Understanding of quality management systems and corrective action processes. Experience creating technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and visual work instructions. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer match A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do. US Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics

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