19 Manufacturing jobs in Clemson

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32647

Manufacturing Technician

Regular

Piedmont - SC, United States of America ( - SC,United States of America) My candidate profile

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

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This is a critical site for our organization with tremedous growth opportunity. As a production technician, you will work as part of a team supporting the production plans within our manufacturing area. Working alongside your peers, you'll complete a variety of task related to production that ensure our product is made quickly, correctly, and according to our quality standards.

We count on you for:

• Troubleshoot equipment; identify root causes and take corrective action to resolve problems.

• Recognize quality issues and make adjustments to ensure excellent quality.

• Perform general upkeep on equipment to improve reliability and process and product consistency.

• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes to achieve and exceed result targets

• Perform material handling, including properly packaging and labeling of products

• Ties on or splices ends to repair breaks in creel and throughout the production line

• Required to inspect for splice in fiber coming from creel to winders

• Fiber path is setup using productions forms for the placement of the fiber from creel to winding

• Will be around mechanical machinery. Must have a good work ethic, attendance is important.

You can count on us for:

• Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world's leading chemical companies.

• Excellent training & development possibilities.

You will Bring:

• Stable work history

• High school diploma or GED

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

• Ability to:

• Work safely

• Communicate effectively with others

• Work 12 hour rotating shifts

• Ability to work overtime

• Sit or stand for 10 to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to consistently climb stairs

• Ability to operate computer and related systems required

• Complete and pass Essential Function Testing

• Respirator fit required

• Preferred qualifications, but not required:

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Fiber or web handling experience is preferred - nonwovens, textiles, fabrics, plastic sheeting, or paper.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US by either holding US Citizenship, a US Green card holder, or has obtained a license to work in an ITAR environment through the affiliated government agencies. Position may require the handling of ITAR controlled information, customer proprietary information, and confidential documents. Discretion is required.

You will Get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $23.14 (+.75 over night shift rotation). Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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Job Description:

Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of power tools and accessories, outdoor power equipment and floor care for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our products are distributed globally through home centers, major retailers, full-line tool distributors, and other channels under leading brands that include Milwaukee©, AEG©, Ryobi©, Homelite©, Hoover©, Dirt Devil©, and Vax©. Our unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products, operational excellence and exceptional people drive our culture. Our brands and products are recognized worldwide for their deep heritage, superior quality, outstanding performance and compelling innovation.

One World Technologies, Inc dba TTI Power Equipment, has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for an Import Material Planner that to assist in finished goods planning from an international facility, analysis of business processes, and inventory management. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates production resources for a range of products with low to moderate complexity and/or number to meet the Master Production Schedule and/or customer orders.

• Resolves manufacturing resource and material availability issues affecting schedule.

• Review ERP signal Plan Orders and priorities for the creation of Work Orders and allocate associated materials.

• Prepare weekly schedules align with MPS plan, this could include to start Manufacturing and to complete Manufacturing.

• Communicate production priorities and follow up as needed.

• Support production team to meet Schedule Attainment Target

• Ensure Planning Parameters are reviewed every quarter (ex. Safety Stock, Lot size, MOQ)

• Understand and meet Planning main KPI such as Attainment to Schedule (AtS), Schedule Attainment (SA) and Master Plan Attainment (MPS) and Work Order Aging

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management and our Chinese counterparts

• Team player, willing to help out co-workers and contribute to team projects.

• Must be willing to learn, self-motivated, and have a strong sense of initiative and urgency.

• Must be able to prioritize workload.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

• At least 2-year of Work experience working with MPS/MRP in a manufacturing environment.

• Supply Chain Certification (APICS) desirable

• Computer literate: Excel is a must, Word and Power Point.

• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and process instructions on drawings.

• ERP System, SAP, Windchill Doc experience desired.

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• Plans, schedules, and coordinates production resources for a range of products with low to moderate complexity and/or number to meet the Master Production Schedule and/or customer orders.
• Resolves manufacturing resource and material availability issues affecting schedule.
• Review ERP signal Plan Orders and priorities for the creation of Work Orders and allocate associated materials.
• Prepare weekly schedules align with MPS plan, this could include to start Manufacturing and to complete Manufacturing.
• Communicate production priorities and follow up as needed.
• Support production team to meet Schedule Attainment Target
• Ensure Planning Parameters are reviewed every quarter (ex. Safety Stock, Lot size, MOQ)
• Understand and meet Planning main KPI such as Attainment to Schedule (AtS), Schedule Attainment (SA) and Master Plan Attainment (MPS) and Work Order Aging

• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management and our Chinese counterparts
• Team player, willing to help out co-workers and contribute to team projects.
• Must be willing to learn, self-motivated, and have a strong sense of initiative and urgency.
• Must be able to prioritize workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• At least 2-year of Work experience working with MPS/MRP in a manufacturing environment.
• Supply Chain Certification (APICS) desirable
• Computer literate: Excel is a must, Word and Power Point.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and process instructions on drawings.
• ERP System, SAP, Windchill Doc experience desired.

Job Description

This position will be primarily responsible for production floor support and process improvement for the machining of complex, tight tolerance components utilizing CNC controlled lathes, mills, and grinding equipment. Additional responsibilities include procurement of new equipment to support capacity uplifts and new programs as well as quoting of new business. This position plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluations, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. This requires devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Duties :

• Process owner of a designated departmental process. Fully responsibility for a department that provides a reliable, stable and sustainable process as it relates to machinery, gaging, quality, tooling, capacity, and documentation, etc.
• Leads the new product launch team which is responsible for designing manufacturing plans including operator work content, machine capability, quality checks and information flow.
• Leads the department planning team for capacity planning and capital forecasting.
• Determines parts, tools, and gaging needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
• Evaluates machine builders through site visits, demonstrated capability and financial factors for the purpose of purchasing new equipment due to replacing current older equipment of for more capacity.
• Procures and writes all purchase requisitions for new machining, assembly and test equipment. Responsible for quoting, developing and qualifying the machine at the machine builder.
• Once the machine is onsite the persons leads the machine installation (developing the install plan and layouts), robotic integration, runoff and handoff to full time production.
• Ongoing support of equipment after full time production to include modifications for efficiency, capability and continuous improvement; Any issues that pertain to safety issues through troubleshooting and problem solving. Provides the proper support to the department to achieve the proper 5S levels
• Collaborates and supports the Area Production Leader (APL) for the department by attending the required daily meetings. Leads with the APL as they work together to improve the departmental financial metrics.
• Daily supports production and maintenance due to machine downtime through trouble shooting and problem-solving different machine systems:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic
• Coolant
• Respond to downtime due to tooling issues through troubleshooting and problem solving. Works with each of the tooling vendors to provide the proper designed tooling in the department.
• Actively support any downtime as it pertains to quality issues through troubleshooting and problem solving using different problem-solving applications like 8D, 6 Sigma, etc.
• Dispositions of the parts on hold as it pertains to rework or to be scrapped.
• Daily supports the incoming material suppliers if quality issues happen.
• Plans and designs manufacturing processes to produce cost reductions which maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization. Will lead multiple cost reduction projects.
• Writes the required AR narratives to justify the funding needed for cost reductions.
• Utilizes knowledge of GD&T, metrology, metallurgy and assembly and test processes to provide feedback to the product development team on manufacturability and create solutions to issues that arise throughout the review process. Works with the design engineers to reduce cost on current projects and the developmental of future products.
• Assists manufacturing associates by provided the training to the team leads and operators within the department.
• Writes add to stocks to make sure we have the correct spare parts on hand.
• Develops/updates the required documents like process sheets, control plans, FMEA's, FPPA, tool sheets, job instructions, etc. Responsible for all process documentation.
• Supports all shifts for manufacturing during the week and weekends, if necessary.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice. Controls a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge in the following areas is preferred:
• GD&T
• Cleanliness processes
• PLC programming (ladder logic)
• Changeover optimization
• Tooling optimization and testing
• Project management
• Trouble shooting
• Problem solving
• Lean manufacturing
• CNC Machining/Grinding
• Industry 4.0

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or Industrial Systems Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 5-10 years

Missions:Ensures that all injection molds and tooling auxiliaries are kept in a functional and safe condition by dealing with predictive, preventive and curative maintenance, following HSE, quality and production standard.Activities:Works according to HSE requirements.Plans and carries out preventive maintenance of machinery, systems and utility services.Optimizes injection molds, inclusive of documenting the same. Repairs efficiently molds and tooling auxiliaries during downtime.Supervises external companies providing contract maintenance and repair.Reduction of unscheduled machinery and equipment downtime.Focuses on OEE improvement.Participates in continuous improvement processes and activities.Retains and Update maintenance documentation available and updated.Maintains and Update document stocks of necessary spare parts for injection molds.Supports level 1 and Level 2 maintenance training.Is responsible for cleanliness and tidiness of his/her work area.During the OPTIPRO/OPTIMAP/transfer projects:Implements all procedures in Line with POMS and Best Practice.Actively participates in all the training (in-house, provided by equipment supplier).Participates in fine tuning and final setting of the molds. Participates in mold maintenance area set up and follow up installation of small CAPEX related to this area.Competencies requirements:Dedication to SafetyHigh School Diploma/GEDTechnician certification with a specialty in several of the following fields (mechanical, electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics). Robotics and application processes.Proven experience (5 years) in maintenance of big production equipment.Computer skills.Date: Jul 25, 2025 Location:

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

As a Manufacturing Technician (2nd Shift), you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operations within our manufacturing or environment. You will be tasked with conducting routine inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and resolving equipment failures in a timely manner. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Safely troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for our production equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts and components, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations.
• Maintain communication with production supervision and support staff regarding the status and capabilities of the equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections.
• Assist Engineers and Support Staff on special projects.
• Stay aware of product/process trends.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• 1+ years of related experience as a technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and "team first" mentality.
• Desire to learn, grow, and have fun in a fast paced environment.

Education : Associate's degree or equivalent experience is required.

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