Production Technician

Are you a tinkerer who loves getting your hands dirty while installing or repairing machines and equipment? Do you love the intricacies of precision-engineered machines that work harmoniously together? Are you looking for an opportunity that perfectly balances responsibility, learning, and growth? Then the full-time position of Production Technician role is perfect for you. We are looking for a hard-working, proactive, organized, and well-rounded hands-on individual who wants to grow in their career learning about automation, chemical manufacturing, bottle manufacturing/filling, and machine repair/optimization. You will execute ideas, plan, improve, maintain, and operate production scale machinery. This position will report to the Senior Electromechanical Engineer.

Join a fast-growing, venture capital-backed advanced materials manufacturer. Featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, DetraPel produces innovative, non-toxic, PFAS-free coatings for industrial and consumer applications in Textiles, Paper & Food Packaging, and Contract Aerosol Manufacturing.

You must have prior experience working in a startup and manufacturing company.

$55,000 - $70,000 yearly

• Perform preventative maintenance, and repairs, and fabricate components for manufacturing equipment and electrical systems.
• Diagnose, and troubleshoot with root-cause analysis, and rectify equipment failures.
• Help with new equipment installs.
• Help manage the inventory of spare parts for all equipment.
• Expand automation and control systems.
• Handle equipment startups, shutdowns, and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain production line equipment.
• Make parts to repair or optimize equipment.
• Maintain the safety, cleanliness, and quality of the maintenance area.
• Create and manage SOPs for machinery.
• Participate in daily production planning and operations including bottling, boxing, and batching to understand where improvements can be made.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and changing environment with a “whatever it takes” attitude.
• Previous experience in a startup and manufacturing company as a technician.
• Motivated individual seeking career advancement.
• Proficiency in Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatics, Plumbing, and Metalworking, with a preference for Welding experience.
• Knowledge of 5S principles with accountability for workspace and tooling.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Computer application proficiency.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in bottling, chemical manufacturing, or related industry operations, engineering, and maintenance.
• Associate's or vocational degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or Automation.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours.
• Certified in using a scissor lift or forklift.
• Certification in NIMS Electrical Systems and Pneumatics.

DetraPel is the leading provider of performance coatings for various industrial and consumer verticals. We specialize in developing plastic-free, PFAS-free (100% fluorine-free) coatings that provide superior performance without sacrificing sustainability. DetraPel's brands create products for diverse markets, including paper, food packaging, textiles, and healthcare. Our technologies enhance the durability, resistance, and performance of various substrates while still maintaining recyclability, composability, and reliability.

Benefits:

• Unlimited PTO
• Healthcare benefits, vision, dental
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance compensation & stock options
• Company-sponsored professional development fund
• Company-sponsored athletic country club membership
• A fun and rewarding place to work in a collaborative team environment
• A company dog! - we're pet-friendly!
• Monthly team events