Production & Quality Technician

Are you looking for a stable, long-term career where your attention to detail truly matters? We are hiring motivated individuals to join our customers growing team in Sidney, Ohio! As a Direct Hire employee, you will be part of a collaborative, safety-first environment that values continuous learning and internal advancement. Whether your strengths lie in operating precision machinery or conducting critical laboratory testing, we have a place for you to build a successful career. Enjoy the stability of a full-time night shift with competitive pay, excellent training, and a team that has your back.

Shift - 6pm - 6am - 2-2-3 schedule
Pay - $17- $26 per hour based on experience

Responsibilities:
Choose Your Path: What You Will DoDepending on your background and strengths, you will be placed in a specialized role supporting our advanced manufacturing or quality laboratory teams.
Option A: Production & Machine OperationPrecision Operation:
-Set up, run, and monitor specialized coating, slurry, or slitting equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
-Material Preparation: Prepare base films and production accessories (such as ceramic scissors, tape, and feed pipe filters) to ensure smooth production runs.
-Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cycle cleaning of essential equipment (including gravure rollers, magnetic filters, and receiving trays) and conduct daily point inspections.
-Process Tracking: Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date production records and equipment status reports.

Option B: Quality Lab & Inspection
-Testing & Analysis: Perform visual, dimensional, and functional testing on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products using precision tools like micrometers, calipers, film thickness gauges, and tensile testers.
-Data Systems: Accurately log inspection results, data summaries, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) into quality control databases and ERP systems.
-Process Control: Partner with production teams to verify line setups, perform line audits, and execute first-article inspections (FAI).
-Problem Solving: Assist in investigating non-conforming products and work closely with engineers to implement corrective actions (CAPA) to prevent future quality issues.

Working hours: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Skills:
-Prior experience operating slurry, coating, or slitting machines.
-Experience working with high-speed rollers or the production of plastic film, paper products, or battery components.
-An Associate degree or technical training in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
-Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949), statistical process control (SPC), or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
-Quality certifications, such as an ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) designation. Familiarity with ERP or QMS software (e.g., SAP, Minitab).

Education:
High School

Experience:
0-1 years

Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience: Prior experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or quality inspection/testing within a production environment.
Attention to Detail: Strong ability to follow precise technical instructions, read specifications, and maintain highly accurate documentation.
Teamwork: Reliable, punctual, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 25 lbs in a combined manufacturing and lab environment.
Safety Mindset: Strict compliance with all company safety protocols, plant cleanliness requirements, and standard PPE.

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Choose Your Path: What You Will DoDepending on your background and strengths, you will be placed in a specialized role supporting our advanced manufacturing or quality laboratory teams.Option A: Production & Machine OperationPrecision Operation: -Set up, run, and monitor specialized coating, slurry, or slitting equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). -Material Preparation: Prepare base films and production accessories (such as ceramic scissors, tape, and feed pipe filters) to ensure smooth production runs. -Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cycle cleaning of essential equipment (including gravure rollers, magnetic filters, and receiving trays) and conduct daily point inspections. -Process Tracking: Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date production records and equipment status reports. Option B: Quality Lab & Inspection -Testing & Analysis: Perform visual, dimensional, and functional testing on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products using precision tools like micrometers, calipers, film thickness gauges, and tensile testers. -Data Systems: Accurately log inspection results, data summaries, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) into quality control databases and ERP systems. -Process Control: Partner with production teams to verify line setups, perform line audits, and execute first-article inspections (FAI). -Problem Solving: Assist in investigating non-conforming products and work closely with engineers to implement corrective actions (CAPA) to prevent future quality issues.

experience

0-1 years

skills

-Prior experience operating slurry, coating, or slitting machines. -Experience working with high-speed rollers or the production of plastic film, paper products, or battery components. -An Associate degree or technical training in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering. -Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949), statistical process control (SPC), or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. -Quality certifications, such as an ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) designation. Familiarity with ERP or QMS software (e.g., SAP, Minitab).

qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Experience: Prior experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or quality inspection/testing within a production environment. Attention to Detail: Strong ability to follow precise technical instructions, read specifications, and maintain highly accurate documentation. Teamwork: Reliable, punctual, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team. Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 25 lbs in a combined manufacturing and lab environment. Safety Mindset: Strict compliance with all company safety protocols, plant cleanliness requirements, and standard PPE.

education

High School