Production Technician

Kamatics, a division of Kaman, offers a fantastic culture that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for career growth through training and support for all team members.

We are searching for a dynamic and motivated Production Technician to join our team at our Bloomfield, Connecticut location. First shift hours are 6:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, as business needs currently dictate one hour of mandatory daily overtime.

We offer competitive pay, and a robust benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) match up to 5%, wellness days and a one-week paid holiday shutdown during the holidays. Team players with a passion for excellence should apply

Position Summary:

Ensure that all customer orders meet customer, productivity, and quality requirements. Provide support to production and manufacturing engineers as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Create/revise shop orders, including all information to meet customer requirements. Create product structures. Develop/implement routings and plan for materials.
• Plan materials for production schedule. Purchase material. Coordinate outside processes.
• Maintain label database.
• Provide limited editing of production drawings using Computer Aided Design programs to meet production expectations of process improvements, productivity, and quality and customer requirements.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes. Contribute to 5S program in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in training/learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.
  

Requirements/Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience with up to 3 years preferred.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read basic drawings/blueprints.
• Proficient computer skills with solid MS office suite knowledge and exposure to CAD software.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical thinking.
• Strong time management skills with ability to organize, and plan.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills driving results.
• Ability to communicate (verbal, written and listening) with a strong customer focus mindset.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a team.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting at a computer workstation and grasping a mouse
• Frequent mental and visual attention
• Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending and twisting
  

Kaman is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

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