Production Technician Job

Primary location: Pensacola, Florida
Relocation offered:
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel:
Non-compete: ((req_noncompete))
Pay grade: CLS_2.50

Production Technician

Armstrong World Industries, with over 90 years of experience in Pensacola, has immediate openings for Production Technician positions. This facility manufactures and distributes acoustical ceilings for commercial and residential installations in the United States and overseas.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Safe and effective setup and operation of manufacturing equipment.
2. Know how and where to find process specifications and procedures and adhere to them.
3. Demonstrate and insist upon accuracy in all reporting, measure product quality, mobile equipment operation, product inspection, product packaging, and scrap material reclamation.
4. Maintain a skill level of the operation and knowledge on equipment operation and product quality that allows for assisting in setting up all aspects of the operation during start-ups and changeovers.
5. Maintain housekeeping at a level of excellence at all times in work areas.
6. Recognize product quality and help diagnose problems.
7. Follow all safety rules and insist that all employees associated with the operation do the same.
8. Perform miscellaneous duties as required or requested.

Requirements of the position include:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Pre-screen interview.
3. Submit to a skill level evaluation.
4. Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends.
5. Ability to communicate and effectively work with others.

Benefits offered by Armstrong World Industries:

Armstrong offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, vacation, and product discount programs.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall, and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn, heal, and play; being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Pensacola, FL)

Our Pensacola Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs 200+ people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers worldwide. The Pensacola Plant was originally built in 1929 to produce insulating building material.

Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle. It is a seaport on Pensacola Bay, which is protected by 52 miles of sugar-white barrier islands on the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A large United States Naval Air Station, the first in the United States, is located southwest of the city and is the home of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team and the National Naval Aviation Museum.

Pensacola is nicknamed "The City of Five Flags", due to the five governments that have ruled it during its history. Other nicknames include "World's Whitest Beaches", "Cradle of Naval Aviation", "Western Gate to the Sunshine State", "America's First Settlement", "Emerald Coast", and "Red Snapper Capital of the World".

Armstrong World Industries was named #5 in the 2019 top 20 Most Generous Workplaces by the United Way of West Florida.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may apply by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!