Manufacturing & Machine Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionManufacturing & Machine Support TechnicianLocation: Lakeland, FL
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PMPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Manufacturing & Machine Support Technician to join our Manufacturing Team in Lakeland, Florida. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience in the repair, installation, rebuilding, and operation of manufacturing machines and equipment.While solid mechanical and technical knowledge is required, this role will primarily function as a machine operator, supporting daily production activities along with general factory duties. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, collaborative team with strong potential for growth and impact within the company.Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to reduce or eliminate production downtime
• Perform machine repairs requiring basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge
• Assist with the installation, setup, and startup of new equipment
• Operate manufacturing machines and work alongside other machine operators to produce finished products
• Participate in equipment start-up, changeover, and shutdown procedures
• Support other plant operations as needed, including shipping, receiving, service and repair, and fulfillment
• Accurately enter quality, inventory, and production data into the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production line and work area
• Follow all company policies and OSHA regulations, actively participate in safety initiatives, and complete required safety training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical School certification with 3+ years of related experience or training
• Proven experience troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on automated and high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, AC/DC motors, pneumatic, mechanical, and basic computer systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with a diverse group of coworkers
• Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Experience with PLCs and/or other machine control systems

Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, twist, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to push, pull, carry materials, and use hands and fingers with dexterity. The role requires working onsite in a manufacturing environment and includes visual, hearing, and communication requirements (close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hearing, and speaking).