The Global Filter Production Technician will be based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Production Technician will be responsible for operating production equipment designed to manufacture and assemble process filtration products. They play a pivotal role in Global Filter’s success by assembling our process filtration products to meet or exceed our customers’ quality of work standards while maintaining efficiency. The Production Technician will have a strong understanding of the Global Filter product portfolio, production processes & procedures, operating tools & equipment within the manufacturing process, and our core culture.  

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated quick learner with a strong bias for action. The candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a team-player attitude. The person must be able to meet expectations consistently, predictably, and reliably with regards to attendance, quality of work, and efficiency.  

• Assemble process filtration products to desired product specifications 
• Safely operate production equipment designed to cut process filtration products 
• Run various sonic welding equipment to weld pleat packs and other process filtration products 
• Operate multiple thermal end-cap machines at one time 
• Troubleshoot thermal end-cap machines as needed 
• Inspect work packs and labels for accuracy, ensuring correct assembly of product by using our product building system 
• Verify and follow all work pack instructions to desired customer and product specifications 
• Navigate ERP system for material allocations and inspections 
• Utilize various hand and power tools to assemble process filtration products 
• Perform accurate measurements and basic mathematics to inspect finish lengths and diameters 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required 
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred 
• Ability to read and follow instructions provided on work orders and work pack instructions 
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure  
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations 
• Must be able to work in a clean atmosphere producing multiple lines of high purity process filtration products 
• Must be able to work in a positive, dynamic work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and quality of work 
• Must practice excellent personal hygiene on a daily basis 

Ideal Attributes  

• Exceptional attitude!! 
• Driven to succeed – creative, self-starter 
• Trusting & supportive leader with ability to help the Global Filter team succeed 
• Excellent problem-solving skills & entrepreneurial mindset 
• Must be a strong team-player with the ability to work autonomously 
• Strong Bias for Action!! 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize 

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:  
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times 
• Must have good dexterity with hands 
• Perform repetitive work for long periods of time 

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. 

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at it’s best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self. 

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. 

Global Filter is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality, and industrial technologies.  

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group operates across a wide variety of attractive end markets and produces mission critical products with high replacement rates. Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes. 

With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.  

Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us!