Manufacturing Technician

About Demo Corp

Demo Corp designs, manufactures, and distributes consumer and commercial products. Our manufacturing facilities emphasize quality, workplace safety, operational efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

We invest in modern production equipment and skilled technicians who help maintain consistent manufacturing standards and meet customer demand.

Position Summary

Demo Corp is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician II to support production operations at our Indianapolis facility. This position is responsible for operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment, performing equipment setups and changeovers, inspecting finished products, identifying production issues, and maintaining safe and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment and can independently operate equipment, interpret technical instructions, identify quality problems, and perform basic mechanical troubleshooting.

This position requires previous manufacturing experience and is not intended as an entry-level production role.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Set up, operate, and monitor semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Follow production schedules, work orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documented manufacturing instructions.

• Perform equipment changeovers and adjust machine settings according to product specifications.

• Monitor operating conditions including temperature, pressure, speed, cycle time, and equipment performance, as applicable.

• Load raw materials and components into production equipment and remove finished products safely.

• Verify material specifications and production requirements before starting manufacturing runs.

• Maintain accurate production records, including completed quantities, scrap, downtime, and material usage.

• Meet established production output and efficiency expectations without compromising quality or safety.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Identify and troubleshoot routine mechanical, pneumatic, and equipment-related production issues.

• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, inspections, and replacement of approved wear components.

• Recognize equipment malfunctions and communicate issues requiring advanced maintenance support.

• Assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing recurring equipment problems.

• Complete machine setup and equipment inspection checklists.

• Support efforts to reduce equipment downtime and improve production reliability.

Quality Control and Documentation

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for defects and specification compliance.

• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, production instructions, and tolerance requirements.

• Document quality inspection results and identify nonconforming materials or products.

• Segregate defective products and escalate quality concerns according to established procedures.

• Support root-cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

• Follow product traceability and manufacturing documentation requirements.

Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and applicable equipment operating guidelines.

• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guarding.

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures according to training and authorization.

• Maintain clean and organized workstations using 5S principles.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, production processes, and material handling.

• Assist with training less-experienced production operators on approved equipment procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on manufacturing experience operating industrial production machinery or automated manufacturing equipment.

• Demonstrated experience independently operating, monitoring, and adjusting manufacturing equipment.

• Experience performing machine setups, production changeovers, and routine equipment inspections.

• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot common manufacturing equipment issues.

• Ability to read and follow technical work instructions, production specifications, and standard operating procedures.

• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, or gauges.

• Understanding of basic manufacturing quality control practices and defect identification.

• Familiarity with workplace safety requirements, machine guarding, and safe material handling.

• Ability to accurately complete production logs, quality inspection forms, and equipment checklists.

• Basic computer literacy, including experience entering information into production tracking systems.

• Ability to perform manufacturing-related calculations involving measurements, quantities, tolerances, and production rates.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in industrial equipment, consumer products, automotive components, or precision assembly.

• Technical certificate or associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Experience operating CNC equipment, programmable logic controller (PLC)-controlled machinery, or automated assembly systems.

• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems (MES) such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Six Sigma principles.

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, assembly diagrams, and basic electrical or pneumatic schematics.

• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures and mechanical component replacement.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management practices.

• Experience supporting root-cause analysis and corrective action processes.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout an assigned shift.

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation or mechanical assistance where applicable.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with operating machinery, moderate noise, and varying temperatures.

• Willingness to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

• Availability to work the assigned second-shift schedule and occasional overtime based on production requirements.