Production Specialist

Job Posting Start Date 05-06-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026

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Job Summary

Job Description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Specialist - Night Shift located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Associate Production Supervisor , the Production Specialist - Night Shift involves being responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area.

Hours: 6:00 pm -6:00 am (Rotating shift)

What a typical day looks like:

• Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
• Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.
• Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
• Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.
• Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
• Supports team in making process and efficiency improvements.
• Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
• Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments.
• Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor.
• Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.
• Performs spot checks on product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
• Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• 2-4 years’ experience in similar position
• Minimum 1 year machine troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of and experience with assembly requirements
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Medical device experience preferred.

AW20

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $21.61 USD - $29.18 USD Hourly

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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