Manufacturing Technician

Location: Broadview, IL

Pay: Starting at $29 (dependent on experience)

Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM OR 9:00 – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Technician supports the Process Engineer and manufacturing teams by designing, fabricating, and implementing practical solutions that drive efficiency, organization, and visual management across the facility. This role is hands-on and focused on building and maintaining fixtures, carts, shadow boards, gages, and other CI tools that improve safety, quality, downtime, and productivity. The CI Technician also supports Lean culture, 5S standards, and continuous improvement initiatives set by the Process Engineer throughout the plant.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication & Implementation of CI Tools

• Prototype, build, install or modify fixtures, carts, racks, shadow boards, gages, visual management, and other CI tools to improve safety, quality, downtime, and productivity
• Supporting the Process Engineer on continuous improvement projects

Tooling & Asset Management

• Maintain inventory, condition, and organization of hardware, gages, and CI tools
• Ensure tools and fixtures are properly stored, labeled, and accessible
• Track condition, calibration (if applicable), and replacement needs of gages
• Research materials and hardware required for CI projects

Safety & Compliance

• Participate in safety initiatives and support corrective actions

Qualifications

Required

• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication
• Mechanical aptitude or ability to read basic drawings or sketches
• Experience building fixtures, carts, or production aids
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement concepts (Kaizen, 5S, Lean wastes)
• Basic computer skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred

• Welding and metal fabrication experience (MIG/TIG preferred)

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.