Production Support Technician

Position Summary

The Production Support Technician supports daily shop operations by preparing and finishing raw materials for production. This role primarily focuses on cutting raw material to specified sizes, buffing, sanding, and etching metal products to meet Reotemp Instruments’ quality standards. Work closely with machinists, welders, and production staff to ensure materials are properly prepared and available for manufacturing. The ideal candidate has the aptitude to learn and operate equipment with growth opportunities within the organization as skills and knowledge increases.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut raw materials (metal bars, tubes, and sheets) to specified dimensions using saws and cutting tools.
• Perform surface finishing operations, including buffing, sanding, deburring, and polishing.
• Assist in laser etching of metal components.
• Organize, stage, and move raw materials and finished parts within the shop.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist machinists, welders, and production staff with basic tasks as needed.
• Inspect materials for defects and report quality issues to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior machine shop or metalworking experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely.
• Knowledge of basic measuring tools (rulers, calipers, tape measurer, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Physical ability to lift and move metal stock and materials (up to 50 lbs).
• Willingness to learn and follow directions in a fast-paced shop environment.