Vape Manufacturing Technician

The Vape Manufacturing Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining Thompson Duke automated cartridge filling machines while ensuring product quality, minimizing loss, and meeting company production goals. This role requires attention to detail, technical troubleshooting, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate automated cartridge filling machines with accuracy and efficiency
• Fill, cap, and prepare product batches for final packaging
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise
• Operate vacuum ovens for oil preparation
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance
• Track and record data for concentrate batches, hardware, and units filled
• Maintain focus and productivity while performing repetitive tasks
• Consistently meet company production and quality standards
• Collaborate with team members and support other departments as needed, including:
  • Assisting in the Packaging Department
  • Assisting in the Extraction Department
• Demonstrate a passion for the cannabis industry and knowledge of cannabis products
• Work independently with minimal supervision while prioritizing and resolving problems
• Communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with team members

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with cannabis concentrates
• Experience with machinery operation and troubleshooting
• Understanding of applicable state and local cannabis regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education)
• Previous cannabis manufacturing experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid Colorado driver's license or state ID
• Active Colorado MED occupational badge
• Ability to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Working Conditions

• Frequent grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 75 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credentialed full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200 of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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