Production Technician

Position Title: Production Technician 

Reports to: Production Manager

Position Description: 
The position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment assigned to them while meeting all customer and quality requirements in an advanced capacity. Individuals in this role are expected to consistently follow processes and safety procedures, ensure standard work and work instructions are documented and followed, and minimize waste. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) 

Produces precision units according to product specifications (SA1 and TL1) using schematics and other directions for assembly.

Operate all equipment safely and efficiently.

Reads engineering drawings and/or work orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures and gauges.

Document completed operations on the Production Traveler and updated the PSR 

Perform all required general quality inspections

Completes tasks in accordance with the provided instruction guide

Notify the supervisor or lead of any machine or process-related concerns, including safety-related concerns and near misses

Attend daily safety meeting 

Supervision Responsibilities: 
No supervisory duties 

Organizational Responsibilities: 
•    Receive direction from Production Leads and Production Supervisors. 
•    Interact with other team members from various departments. 

Qualification Requirements: Certain qualifications are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform these essential duties

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    High School diploma or GED 
•    Proficient in reading, writing, math, and mechanical reasoning skills. 
•    Detail-oriented, organized, ability to perform multiple tasks. 
•    Ability to react to changing demands and deadlines. 
•    High sense of urgency with a focus on maximizing safety & quality 
•    Able to operate common hand tools 

Preferred Education and Experience: 
•    Prior manufacturing experience 
•    Previous warehouse experience 

Travel: 
No regular travel is expected. 

Computer Skills: 
•    Excel 
•    Windows 
•    Outlook 

Safety and Housekeeping: 
•    Adhere to the company’s safety and housekeeping standards and procedures. 
•    Continuously required to stand 
•    Regularly required to sit and walk 
•    Frequently, required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. 
•    Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. 

Work Environment: 
The work environment describes what the employee will be exposed to during the performance of the duty. Accommodation will be made to aid individuals with disabilities so that he or she may successfully perform the functions below: 
•    Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts 
•    Moderate to loud noise level 
•    Warehouse environment 

Taurus is an equal opportunity employer. 
Under the California Fair Chance Act (AB-1008) and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with these regulations.