Now hiring for a Production Technician
Location: Alexandria, MN
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Option to work Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 7:00am-3:00pm

Your Grind. Your Goals. Your Payday.
This Production Technician job in Alexandria is made for people who like to stay busy and build something real. You’ll learn fast, move fast, and stack that pay every week.

Looking for Production Technician jobs in Alexandria where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

• Manufacture laboratory consumables used in oligo production.
• Operate light equipment and tooling while following quality and safety standards.
• Perform weighing, mixing, heating, and small-part assembly tasks.
• Handle and inspect small components with a high level of precision and attention to detail.
• Assist with quality inspections, product packaging, and final preparation for shipment.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and production records.
• Perform basic equipment setup, light maintenance, and housekeeping duties.
• Identify and communicate process improvement opportunities to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Work independently and collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or production training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of work experience in manufacturing and production environments.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain productivity and consistent quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate basic production equipment when required.
• Dependable attendance, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Candidate needs to work well independently and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Production Technician.
• 2-year related technical degree is preferred

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand for the full shift and lift lbs frequently and up to lbs intermittently.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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What You Will Do

As a Production Technician you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• The NAC Production Technician I is responsible for producing laboratory consumables that are used by customers in Oligo manufacturing.
• The areas of responsibility for NAC Manufacturing include utilization of light tooling, equipment set up, light maintenance and keeping your work area clean in accordance with our quality and operational standards.
• Daily tasks involve but are not limited to, weighing, mixing, handling very small objects, operating heating devices and utilization of other small mechanical tools.
• In addition, the position will assist with quality inspection and packaging operations for these products.
• This position will be responsible for maintaining and updating process documentation.
• This individual must be extremely detail oriented, quality conscious, and have the ability to identify and communicate opportunities for improvement in the manufacturing processes.
• This position works both independently and as part of a team.

The Production Technician supports successful manufacturing operations through dependable production work, quality awareness, and teamwork. This role requires strong work habits, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safe manufacturing environments.

Successful Production Technician candidates understand manufacturing procedures, production quality, and workplace expectations while maintaining productivity throughout every shift.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy active manufacturing work.

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