Operations Technician - New Facility Startup
Skills can be taught. Pride in your work, a positive attitude, and being a dependable teammate are harder to find. Bring those qualities, and you'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career with us.
We are an established and growing manufacturer expanding our operations with a new facility in Odessa, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable company while helping build a new operation from the ground up.
We're looking for dependable, hands-on individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy learning new skills, and want to make an impact. As one of the first team members at this location, you'll have the opportunity to help shape daily operations while gaining valuable experience in multiple areas of manufacturing and production.
Skills can be taught. We value attitude, dependability, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn. If you bring those qualities, you'll find room to learn, advance, and build a lasting career with us.
Position Overview
As an Operations Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting the startup and growth of our new Odessa facility. This is a hands-on position that combines material handling, facility organization, equipment support, and general operational responsibilities.
This is more than a forklift position. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and learning new skills. The right candidate will help move materials, organize the facility, support production activities, and assist with a variety of projects as the operation continues to grow.
Responsibilities
Operate forklifts to safely load, unload, and move materials
Receive, stage, organize, and track incoming inventory
Assist with production floor setup and facility organization
Support equipment installation, assembly, and startup activities
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
Assist with inventory counts and material management
Support production and operational needs as the facility grows
Identify and communicate equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns
Work closely with leadership to establish efficient workflows and processes
Take on a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing operation
Qualifications
Previous forklift experience preferred
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools
Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, oilfield, fabrication, or related environments preferred
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment
Commitment to safe work practices
Reliable attendance and dependability
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option)
Quarterly performance bonus
PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life insurance
Referral bonus program
Career growth opportunities
On-the-job training and skill development
Opportunities to learn electrical panel wiring, manufacturing processes, inventory management, equipment operation, and other valuable technical skills
Direct involvement in helping launch and grow a new facility
Increased visibility and advancement opportunities that come with being part of a growing team
The opportunity to build a long-term career with an established and expanding company
About Us
MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!
We are an established and growing manufacturer expanding our operations with a new facility in Odessa, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable company while helping build a new operation from the ground up.
Exempt: Yes
Type: Full Time
Location: Midland, 79705
Work Location: In Person