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Production Technician – Advanced Manufacturing | Chesapeake, VA
Ready to build a future in manufacturing? Join a leading production team in Chesapeake, VA as a Production Technician and gain hands-on experience in a clean, advanced manufacturing environment.
Pay: $17.50/hour
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts
• 5:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM
(Must be available for both day and night rotation)
The Lee Group is currently hiring Production Technicians for a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Chesapeake, VA. This position supports the production of high-quality synthetic paper in a modern, technology-driven environment.
If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a team that keeps production moving, this opportunity offers hands-on experience, consistent hours, and strong growth potential.
Key Responsibilities for Production Technicians
• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment used in the production process
• Monitor machinery and production lines to ensure smooth operation
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Identify and troubleshoot minor equipment or production issues
• Verify finished product quality according to company standards
• Maintain a clean and safe production area
• Accurately document production activity and report any discrepancies
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets
• Monitor machinery and production lines to ensure smooth operation
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Identify and troubleshoot minor equipment or production issues
• Verify finished product quality according to company standards
• Maintain a clean and safe production area
• Accurately document production activity and report any discrepancies
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets
Qualifications for Production Technicians
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical processes
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Strong attention to safety and quality procedures
• Forklift or powered industrial equipment experience is a plus
• Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team environment
• Previous manufacturing, production, or industrial experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical processes
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Strong attention to safety and quality procedures
• Forklift or powered industrial equipment experience is a plus
• Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team environment
Additional Responsibilities for Production Technicians
• Assist departments such as finishing, packaging, maintenance, or quality control
• Help respond to production line changes or process adjustments
• Participate in safety initiatives and team improvement efforts
• Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisors as needed
• Help respond to production line changes or process adjustments
• Participate in safety initiatives and team improvement efforts
• Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisors as needed
Physical requirements
Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking for the duration of a 12-hour shift
Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to employment.
Why Work with The Lee Group?
The Lee Group is committed to Aligning Talent, Growing Businesses, and Changing Lives. For more than 50 years, we’ve helped connect talented people with meaningful careers and companies with exceptional employees.
Our Core Values:
• We are purpose-driven to change people’s lives
• We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun
• We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth
• We get it—our business and our customers
• We get it right
• We are purpose-driven to change people’s lives
• We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun
• We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth
• We get it—our business and our customers
• We get it right
Put our 50 years of experience to work for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lee Group proudly celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Location/Region: Chesapeake, VA
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