Production Technician
Amrize · Dorchester, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Amrize (industrial) in Dorchester, SC.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 31 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 84%
- Lean 38%
- 5S 25%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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Production Technician at Amrize in other locations
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About the role
Performs various tasks associated with the safe and efficient unloading of non-hazardous solids waste derived fuel accepted at the facility.
responsibilities
including: placing/scanning/opening drums; operating processing equipment; removing empty drums; loading totes; compacting empty totes; loading shredder; stacking empty pallets; unloading bulk trucks; housekeeping.
Performs all Mixing and Loading
Education: High School diploma/GED
Required Work Experience: 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing or processing environment preferred
Required Computer and Software Skills: Basic knowledge
Additional
Requirements
- ✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
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We’re seeking a Production Technician who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.
Job Title: Production Technician | Req ID: 18503 | HR Contact: Kyle Jon KEMPEN | Location: Geocycle Dorchester Plant SC
What you'll accomplish
Performs various tasks associated with the safe and efficient unloading of non hazardous solids waste derived fuel accepted at the facility.
Be part of a team carrying out routine operations, such as receiving, shredding, blending and loading during a specific shift.
Participates in activities to ensure the production of a fuel blend that meets the cement kiln specifications.
Ensures that facility activities are done in a manner that maintains regulatory compliance, health and safety excellence and high housekeeping standards.
Performs minor mechanical repairs when maintenance support is not available.
Ensures that facility operations are executed in accordance within established policies and procedures.
Participates in formal and on| the –job training programs to acquire/broaden both technical and non-technical job skills; participates in cross training activities.
Utilizes systems and resources to identify and control hazards.
Suggests programs that reduce/contain costs and/or increase productivity. Takes independent action to resolve problems when appropriate.
Applies skills and performs work in other positions as assigned.
Able to work rotating shifts and weekends as assigned.
Able to work independently.
Performs all Mix-Pit Process Line
including
Operating back hoe/track hoe/tractors/dump trailers; maintaining equipment; loading outbound dump trailer loads; sampling bulk trucks for QA/QC; unloading bulk trucks into mix pit; assisting driver with washing out trailers; housekeeping.
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
- •Other duties as assigned.
What we offer
- •Competitive salary
- •Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings\
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
- •Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- •Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- •Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- •Paid time off & paid holidays
- •Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- •Educational Assistance Program
- •Dress for your day
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.