HarbisonWalker International

Manufacturing Production Tech - VAN

1000 Booker Street, Vandalia, MO 63382

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 17, 2026

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HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Production Team as a Manufacturing Production Technician. Summary The Manufacturing Production Technician contributes to the success of HarbisonWalker International through the safe manufacturing of refractory products, this includes the forming, finishing, and packaging of refractory products, the set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support the production processes, and operating transport machinery to deliver materials to presses on the production line and finished goods into storage and/or trailers for shipment. This role is also responsible for maintaining quality by following set guidelines ensuring the product remains within tolerances established for customers. In addition, the Manufacturing Production Technician maintains clean & safe work environment as well as maintains professional working relationships with co-workers.
Responsibilities

Auditing and observing manufacturing process to ensure products meets or exceeds quality standards; owning Quality Control compliance for assigned working area and keeping appropriate logs
Operating and programing presses, setters, pickers, scales and all of bearing equipment; off bears brick from press table to rack cart, kiln car or pallet, cleans loose material and flange before setting in prescribed manner
Operating tram cab, high lift and other transport machinery to deliver materials to presses; operating lift trucks to transport materials throughout the plant; Transferring kiln cars; transporting racks and/or rack cars to and from presses and ovens; gauging and cleaning kiln cars
Actively demonstrates and promotes safety and a safe work environment and hold themselves accountable to drive a best in industry safety culture.
Analyzes equipment operations, performance, and problems and secures resources to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent
Some manufacturing experience helpful
Previous forklift experience preferred
Understanding of basic safety/OSHA standards
Mechanical aptitude
Two (2) – four (4) years of previous machine operating or production related experience preferred

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking; requires less than 1/3 of time sitting,
Lifting: Requires lifting to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
Vision: Requires accurate close, distance color and peripheral vision, including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; 1/3 to 2/3 of time in wet or humid conditions, in extreme heat or cold, and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; and less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration.
Noise: Requires exposure to very loud noise.