Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Duration: 6 + Months (Possibility of Extension & Conversion depending on Performance)

Pay Range: $28-30/hr - Temp to hire

Location: Acton, MA

Shift - 12-hour weekend shift - Day Shift /Night shift - 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Job Overview

This position supports the weekend AM shift as part of a rapidly growing U.S. medical device manufacturing operation.

Weekend AM Shift Schedule

Friday – Sunday | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (12-hour shifts)

Workers are paid for 40 hours/week due to the weekend premium.

Position Summary

The Associate Manufacturing Technician plays a key role in operating and maintaining advanced automated equipment used to manufacture a flagship medical device product. The technician will be trained to operate and troubleshoot a wide range of technologies including:

• Heat staking
• Laser welding
• Mechanical assembly
• PCB handling and testing
• Robotic automation
• Metal stamping & forming
• Medical packaging systems
• High-speed component assembly

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and comfort working in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and basic preventive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Maintain raw material feeds and clear equipment faults/stoppages.
• Use Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to make process adjustments.
• Prepare and maintain raw materials to ensure on-time production.
• Create work orders for emergency, corrective, or preventive maintenance.
• Track inventory and support quality processes using computer systems.
• Support new product introductions, equipment validations, and process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
• Use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify tolerances.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanroom and medical-device-grade work environments.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Preferred:

• High school diploma/GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience (training provided for qualified candidates)

Required Skills

• Proficiency in English (reading documentation, communication, writing)
• Basic math skills (arithmetic, geometry, algebra)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automated or robotic machinery
• Familiarity with HMIs and industrial equipment
• Use of measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Prior medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience in cleanroom environments
• Knowledge of welding technologies (laser, heat staking, ultrasonic)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Understanding of production processes, raw materials, and quality control
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and positive attitude
• Experience in start-up or fast-paced production environments

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.