About us:
We are a family-owned company that designs and builds custom work holding for round parts or parts machined in rotating machine tools (lathes, gear cutting machines, OD, ID grinders, etc.). This is a high-mix, low-volume shop.
About the Role:
The Operations & Shipping Support Technician plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports shipping/receiving, heat treat coordination, light maintenance, and limited production tasks. It’s ideal for someone mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting daily priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily shipping and receiving using UPS/FedEx systems
- Prepare heavy parts for shipment (boxing, labeling, documentation)
- Coordinate daily heat treat processing, paperwork, and vendor pickups
- Support maintenance activities (HVAC filter changes, fuses, cleaning coolant tanks, general mechanical tasks)
- Assist with forklift operation (training/certification provided)
- Perform light production work: deburring, cleaning, inspecting, polishing parts
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Shift priorities throughout the day to meet shipping and production deadlines
Qualifications
Required:
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (cranes/lifts available for heavier loads)
- Basic computer skills (Windows; UPS/FedEx systems a plus)
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Reliability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities
Preferred:
- Experience changing fuses or basic electrical tasks
- Comfortable working at heights (scissor lift used for roof work)
- Experience with band saw operation or welding saw blades
- Hobbies indicating mechanical or detail-oriented strengths (cars, music, etc.)
Why Join Us:
- Family-owned, flexible, supportive work culture
- Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and expand responsibilities
- Stable hours with occasional overtime available
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance