Production Specialist 1st Shift at Oerlikon Balzers Coatings USA Inc. in Agawam, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Production Specialist 1st Shift

We are looking for a Production Specialist for our Agawam, MA facility. This position is for 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. In this role you will ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of various equipment and machinery within a production environment. This involves using technical expertise to operate machinery, troubleshoot issues, perform quality checks, and contribute to workflow optimization. Additionally, the role demands a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration within a team to meet production goals.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment (e.g., coating vessels, blasting machines, polishing machines, cleaning lines, quality inspection equipment)
• Switch between tasks, machines, or departments based on operational needs
• Troubleshoot basic machine malfunctions
• Document processes and issues accurately
• Visual inspection, packing, and shipping
• Maintain accurate records of production, quality checks, and inventory
• Make informed decisions within the scope of responsibilities
• Work closely with others to achieve shared goals
• Efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality Management to identify and address quality concerns
• Proper handling of equipment and hazardous materials
• Use various forms of PPE (e.g., respirators, gloves, safety shoes)
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to streamline processes
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Certifications in equipment operation, safety, or quality control (preferred)
• Experience with industrial tooling, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance
• Familiarity with industry-specific tools, software, or systems (e.g., cutting tools, ERP systems, MS Office)
• Effective verbal and writing skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Reduction in the cost of non-quality
• A Maintained high on-time delivery standard
• Minimized equipment downtime
• A high level of customer satisfaction

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our people's growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon:
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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