What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production & Logistics Support Technician position at Luxfer Magtech - Saxonburg?
Production & Logistics Support Technician
Saxonburg, PA
Job Summary
The Production & Operations Support Specialist is a dual-function position designed to provide flexible support across manufacturing operations. This role works primarily as a Production Technician while also supporting packaging, labeling, shipping/receiving, and order-preparation tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to transition smoothly between production duties and operational support functions.
This role ensures continuity of operations during peak periods, vacations, and after-hours needs.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Production Technician Duties
Packaging & Labeling
Luxfer Magtech is a subsidiary of Luxfer MEL Technologies, which is part of the publicly traded Luxfer group (https://www.luxfer.com/).
We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.
This role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employees are expected to follow company policies and security protocols for handling, storing, accessing, and transmitting sensitive information. Compliance training will be required after hire.
Due to federal export control requirements, access to certain information is limited to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and individuals lawfully admitted as asylees or refugees, unless a valid export authorization is obtained. Employment is contingent upon meeting these eligibility requirements and adhering to applicable CUI and ITAR policies.
Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
Saxonburg, PA
The Production & Operations Support Specialist is a dual-function position designed to provide flexible support across manufacturing operations. This role works primarily as a Production Technician while also supporting packaging, labeling, shipping/receiving, and order-preparation tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to transition smoothly between production duties and operational support functions.
This role ensures continuity of operations during peak periods, vacations, and after-hours needs.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Production Technician Duties
- Operate and monitor machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company safety policies.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and quality checks to ensure product consistency.
- Document production activity accurately in logs, systems, or work orders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with cross-training as needed.
Packaging & Labeling
- Prepare, package, and label materials according to customer specifications and internal standards.
- Ensure accuracy of packaging documentation and labeling requirements.
- Assist with assembling, weighing, sealing, and verifying packaged orders.
- Support production workflow by preparing materials, staging inventory, and completing order-ready tasks.
- Assist with coordinating and preparing outgoing customer orders to meet shipping deadlines.
- Help ensure all materials are ready for production runs through organization and staging.
- Provide backup coverage for shipping and receiving during vacations, absences, after-hours needs, or peak workload periods.
- Assist with loading/unloading trucks, verifying shipments, and completing required receiving documentation.
- Maintain organized storage areas, properly label received materials, and update inventory records.
- Follow all safety, quality, and compliance guidelines (including ITAR requirements, if applicable).
- Maintain clear communication with Production, Operations, and HR Teams regarding scheduling and workload.
- Complete cross-training to ensure flexibility across assigned areas.
- Support other operational tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform manual labor tasks.
- Basic computer/data entry skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and shift between tasks as operational needs change.
- Experience with shipping/receiving processes.
- Prior manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience
- Familiarity with packaging and labeling procedures.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety documentation.
Luxfer Magtech is a subsidiary of Luxfer MEL Technologies, which is part of the publicly traded Luxfer group (https://www.luxfer.com/).
We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting.
This role may involve access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled data subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employees are expected to follow company policies and security protocols for handling, storing, accessing, and transmitting sensitive information. Compliance training will be required after hire.
Due to federal export control requirements, access to certain information is limited to U.S. Citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and individuals lawfully admitted as asylees or refugees, unless a valid export authorization is obtained. Employment is contingent upon meeting these eligibility requirements and adhering to applicable CUI and ITAR policies.
Luxfer Magtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.