2nd Shift Production Technician
Polo Custom Products
Summary
2nd Shift- Monday-Thursday 4:00pm to 2:00am. 40 hours per week. May be some overtime on Fridays.
Job description
Here is what you will do…
- Operate production machinery, such as a Sewing Machine, Cutter, Press, Screen Printer, etc. to produce high quality products in the required timeframe.
- Inspect visually for defects according to Quality Systems Manual and floor inspection procedure and notifies production support if problems occur.
- Serve as a positive role model consistent with Polo Custom Product’s corporate culture.
- Collaborate with team members and Supervisor to help team achieve goals.
- Prepare and tag production parts in process.
- Use shop aids (e.g., templates, micrometers, etc.) for random inspection.
- Record accurate counts and rejects of daily production onto paper forms or the ShopTrak system.
- Rotate throughout the department/team as necessary to achieve the objective.
- Install raw materials (e.g., zippers, solvents, buckles, etc.) manually during the production process.
- Monitor daily shipments to meet established production requirements.
- Provide cost saving suggestions and ideas to improve production and eliminate waste.
Here is what you will need to qualify…
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in manufacturing environment helpful but not required.
Here are the skills we are looking for…
- Ability to recognize error patterns and problems
- Ability to stay focused and diligent
- Being dependable and punctual
- Ability to read and understand job instructions
- Ability to accurately use measuring devices
- Clear speaking and oral skills
- Effective Teamwork
- Physical dexterity to operate machinery
- Flexible and adaptable to help team meet needs
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to occasionally lift and transport up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to frequently stand, sit, perform reaching pinching, gripping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending
2nd Shift- Monday-Thursday 4:00pm to 2:00am. 40 hours per week. May be some overtime on Fridays.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in manufacturing environment helpful but not required.
- Ability to recognize error patterns and problems
- Ability to stay focused and diligent
- Being dependable and punctual
- Ability to read and understand job instructions
- Ability to accurately use measuring devices
- Clear speaking and oral skills
- Effective Teamwork
- Physical dexterity to operate machinery
- Flexible and adaptable to help team meet needs
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to occasionally lift and transport up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to frequently stand, sit, perform reaching pinching, gripping, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Overtime Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flex Spending
- Wellbeing Program
- Paid Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Sign-on Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Shift Premium
Company overview
Polo Custom Products is a premier custom manufacturing company specializing in medical equipment and protective gear with over 77 years of industry experience. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, the company serves as a trusted partner for OEMs across medical, fire and safety, government/defense, and industrial sectors. Polo Custom Products excels in three core manufacturing processes: thermoforming for rigid components, RF sealing for airtight medical products, and industrial sewing for custom soft goods. Their medical product portfolio includes critical items such as AED and defibrillator cases, fluid collection bags, therapy arm wraps, and surgical kits, with a clean room installation scheduled for 2025 to expand capabilities for fluid-filled products safe for internal body use. The company operates multiple U.S. facilities totaling 225,000 square feet, maintains ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications, and is Berry Compliant for Department of Defense contracts. With a comprehensive end-to-end approach from concept design and engineering to production and delivery, Polo Custom Products combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with rigorous quality control systems to deliver products that meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.