Production Technician - 1st Shift

Job Title : Production Technician

Location : Chestertown, MD

Reports To : Operations Supervisor

Pay Rate : $17 / hr - $18 / hr

Schedule / Hours :

1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7am - 3 : 15pm.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Operates and maintains all manufacturing equipment with proper training.
• Prepares reagents according to procedures and in order of priority.
• Maintains and records accurate record keeping including machine performance, and product samples.
• Assists in the daily equipment setup for any machine as needed.
• Attends and participates in designated shift huddles.
• Assures that production rates and quality standards are being met and addresses any issues impeding such progress.
• Transports product using pallet jacks and carts.

Miscellaneous :

o Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.

o 5-S program in department or other areas assigned.

o DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the departments and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company's operations and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.

Requirements

Qualifications / Requirements :

Environmental Factors & Mental / Physical Demands :

Work-life and Culture :

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte relies on the personal success of our employees. We offer competitive pay with performance and level increases based on skills and more.

LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12-hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee's needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.

Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

Chestertown, MD Facility Rates :

Salary information provided is based on general guidelines. LaMotte considers all factors (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, and key skills as well as market and business considerations.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Description

$17-18 / hour