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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – Manufacturing Production Technician / Richmond VA – (JOB-22082). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!
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Job Description:
Manufacturing Production Technician
Contract: 6 Months – 1 Year
Onsite
Local Candidates Only
Richmond, VA
Key Responsibilities
1. Equipment Operation, Support & Troubleshooting
- Perform hands‑on mechanical support for Make/Pack and Primary equipment, including makers, packers, conveyors, feeders, conditioning equipment, and processing systems.
- Diagnose equipment issues and apply corrective actions consistent with expectations described for packing/mechanical roles.
- Perform changeovers, adjustments, and set‑ups required for test runs, product development trials, and daily operational needs.
- Support equipment evaluations, test plans, and OEM‑related technical meetings as needed.
2. Production Support for Make/Pack & Primary
- Support execution of production requests within Pilot and Semiworks environments
- Assist operations personnel during prototype builds, product development cycles, and limited‑run manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Systems, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
3. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Identify process inefficiencies, equipment constraints, and improvement opportunities.
- Work with engineers, technicians, and product developers to optimize processes in both Make/Pack and Primary workstreams.
- Contribute to performance data collection, interpretation, and improvement recommendations.
4. Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer
- Support development or updating of operational and training documentation, consistent with the documentation needs outlined for Training Development.
- Assist in capturing best practices, changeover procedures, equipment settings, and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide feedback to training and production support teams to maintain accurate SOPs, training manuals, and operator aids.
5. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Primary Workstream teams to support new product launches and operational scaling.
- Engage with engineering, maintenance, quality, and product development to ensure cohesive operational alignment.
Top Must Have Requirements:
- 10+ Years of Experience
- Experience in Make, Pack, Primary, or similar tobacco/consumer‑goods processing environments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proven ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
- Ability to work onsite in Semiworks or ACL environments.
- Experience assisting with documentation or technical communication.
- Must follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in Pilot Plant or semi‑commercial production environments.
- Familiarity with QMS, change control, and safety practices.
- Hands‑on knowledge of maker/packer machinery, Primary processing systems, or Semiworks operations.
TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.
TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.
No second parties will be accepted.