What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production & Logistics Support Technician position at Luxfer Magtech?
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 (Approximately X% of time)
Packaging & Labeling
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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 (Approximately X% of time)
- 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 Lincoln Electric 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
- Prior manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience preferred
- Ability to lift X 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
- Forklift certification to obtain (if applicable)
- Experience with shipping/receiving processes
- Familiarity with packaging and labeling procedures
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety documentation
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