Description

Freeze Dryer Production Technician

We are looking for a Freeze Dryer Production Technician to join our production team in Sioux Falls, SD. This hands-on role supports the production of freeze-drying equipment by assembling mechanical and electrical components, wiring, testing, troubleshooting production issues, preparing parts and materials, and getting finished units ready for shipment.

This is a good fit for someone with mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, or a similar hands-on work environment.

What You'll Do

• Assemble freeze dryer units, subassemblies, and related components using work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and production specifications.
• Perform mechanical assembly, wiring, fitting, component installation, and related production tasks.
• Assist with testing, inspection, quality checks, and troubleshooting of freeze dryer units and related equipment.
• Kit, stage, organize, and prepare parts and materials for production, shipment, and customer orders.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, production equipment, and material-handling equipment safely and appropriately.
• Load, unload, and prepare completed units, components, and equipment for shipment.
• Work with quality, engineering, and startup team members to help resolve assembly, testing, or equipment issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Occasionally assist with customer-site installations.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, or a similar hands-on work environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, drawings, diagrams, work orders, and production specifications.

Preferred:

• Forklift certification.
• Troubleshooting experience with wiring, electronics, or control components.
• Mechanical assembly experience with industrial equipment, production equipment, or machinery.
• Machining, fabrication, equipment repair, production equipment operation, warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, or kitting experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds with assistance occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, kneel, squat, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform hands-on assembly, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, material handling, and equipment movement as required.

Why You'll Like Working Here

• Receive nine paid holidays, including your birthday.
• Use additional PTO to rest, recharge, and take care of life outside of work.
• Build your future with a 401(k) that includes an employer match.
• Access health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Receive reimbursement for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage are provided.

Position Details

Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Schedule: Full-time, Weekdays
Status: Non-exempt
Travel: Occasional, less than 10%
Drug Testing Required: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes

Experience Required

• Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing, production, or a similar hands-on work environment.

Preferred

• Mechanical assembly experience with industrial equipment, production equipment, or machinery
• Forklift certification

Education Preferred

• Associates or better

Behaviors Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements

See job description