$12.00 - $13.00/hr. based on experience General Duties and Responsibilities The following general duties apply to all specialty areas within the Production Technician II position. Safely handling materials, tools, and supplies used in the department. Determining if the product that is being manufactured has the correct parts and is correctly cut and processed to ensure a quality product. Performing some minor machine maintenance as required. Recognizing immediately if a machine is malfunctioning and notifying group leader promptly to avoid delays in production. Meeting schedules and maintaining good quality requirements on a daily basis. Filling in on any position on the production floor as required by the group leader or any other designated employee if need should arise. Receiving requests, instructions and directions and complying with the same. Complying with all safety rules and regulations and using any personal protective equipment or machine guards that may be required. Keeping a safe, clean and well-organized workstation. Recognizing any hazards or unsafe situations in the department and making suggestions to the group leader of any methods or procedures to correct the problem. Recognizing any defect in product and reporting defect to group leader before sending to next operation. Being proactive by regularly making suggestions for job improvements, product quality, housekeeping, etc. Keeping equipment and tools stored in their correct places. Notifying the group leader immediately if shortages of supplies should arise. Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Other duties as assigned by management. Job Duties of Edge Trimmer The employee will perform on a regular basis Using edge-trimming tool to trim raw edges of leather to ensure product has smooth edge for proper finishing. Adhering to quality requirements for every product that requires trimming. Using knowledge of leather and synthetic materials, parts, and products to ensure quality and proper product manufacture. Job Duties of Gluer The employee will perform on a regular basis. Gluing by means of brushing, spraying or glue dots. Using knowledge of accessory assemble and manufacture stages regarding gluing. Cleaning glue off product if needed. Filling glue containers as needed. Using knowledge of leather and synthetic materials, parts, and products to ensure quality and proper product manufacture. Job Duties of Riveter The employee will perform on a regular basis. Safely operating Milford press rivet machine or any other rivet machine (electric or manual) as required. Safely riveting belts, accessories, holsters, etc. as required. Using knowledge of products to choose correct size plates and rivets for each product. Using drill press to drill out any defective rivets or for any other repair work. Setting up snaps and studs on holster, accessories, etc. Knowledge/Skills/Experience 1 year of general manufacturing experience preferred. Requires basic math skills sufficient for each specialty area, which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Basic reading and writing skills required. Use of Machines, Tools, and Equipment The employee will use some or all of the following: Calculator Shears Razor knives Various mechanical machines Various cleaners, oils, etc. Other hand and power tools as needed Work Environment Manufacturing facility Primary work area is a work station Climate controlled environment Attire must meet requirements as set forth in the General Safety Guidelines. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and 60 lbs. occasionally. Ability to pick, pinch, hold, turn, grip, grasp, feel and work with both hands, arms or shoulders on a daily basis. Use of fingers, hands, arms, legs and feet to accomplish tasks. Able to lift, push, pull, sit, walk, and stand as needed. Ability to carry, lift, push, pull, step, climb, reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop and kneel. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time on a regular basis. Ability to move quickly around in all areas of the facility. High energy level appropriate to fast-paced environment. Ability to work with glues, oils, and cleaners (and possibly other chemical substances). Adequate vision to accomplish tasks listed in this job description, including ability to identify and distinguish colors and high level of detail. Adequate hearing to understand directions. This job description is intended to provide general information regarding this position and is not intended as a complete list of all job duties. As with all positions, the responsibilities, duties, and requirements of this job may change. The company may alter job descriptions at any time, with or without notice.