Production Tech Requirements

Operator Level Requirements

Guidelines for Skills/Knowledge	Operator Level I	Operator Level II	Operator Level III	Senior Operator
Perform routine production tasks under supervision
Operate basic machinery or equipment
Conduct quality checks on products using simple tools or visual inspection methods
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area
Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Operate and maintain more complex equipment
Conduct detailed quality checks using specialized tools or equipment
Identify and resolve minor operational issues
Train and guide new or junior technicians
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced equipment independently
Lead small production teams or projects
Analyze and address operational inefficiencies
Serve as a liaison between production teams and supervisors
Mentor and train junior technicians, fostering skill development
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety and quality standards
Supervise production lines or specialized projects
Develop and implement process improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
Diagnose and resolve complex equipment or process issues
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance teams
Oversee training programs and ensure the technical development of the workforce
Monitor compliance with regulations and internal standards
Skills Assessment Requirements	Operator Level I	Operator Level II	Operator Level III	Senior Operator
BASIC Skill Level in 1-3 skills assessment
INTERMEDIATE Skill Level in 3 skills assessments
ADVANCED Skill Level in 3 skills assessments
ADVANCED Skill Level in 3 skills assessment AND subject matter expert (SME) in 1 department
Guidelines for Performance in Role	Operator Level I	Operator Level II	Operator Level III	Senior Operator
Attendance
Accountability
Self Motivated
Attention to detail
Contributes to company culture
Helps determine methods and procedures
May supervise the activity of others
Time in role to be eligible to advance to the next level	1 Year	1-3 Years	3-5 Years	5+ Years
Must be in good standing for promotion
Industry Experience	Operator Level I	Operator Level II	Operator Level III	Senior Operator
None to some (0-1 year experience)
Has worked in similar business (2-9 years experience)
Experienced (4-10 years experience)
Experienced/Expert (6+ years of experience)

Operator Level I

Guidelines for Skills/Knowledge:

Perform routine production tasks under supervision.
Operate basic machinery or equipment.
Conduct quality checks on products using simple tools or visual inspection methods.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Skills Assessment Requirements:

BASIC Skill Level in 1-3 skills assessment

Guidelines for Performance in Role:

Attendance
Accountability
Self motivated
Attention to detail
Contributes to company culture
1 year in current role to be eligible to advance to the next level
Must be in good standing for promotion

Industry Experience:

None to some (0-1 year experience)

Operator Level II

Guidelines for Skills/Knowledge:

Perform routine production tasks under supervision.
Operate basic machinery or equipment.
Conduct quality checks on products using simple tools or visual inspection methods.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operate and maintain more complex equipment.
Conduct detailed quality checks using specialized tools or equipment.
Identify and resolve minor operational issues.
Train and guide new or junior technicians.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.

Skills Assessment Requirements:

INTERMEDIATE Skill Level in 3 skills assessments

Guidelines for Performance in Role:

Attendance
Accountability
Self motivated
Attention to detail
Contributes to company culture
1-3 years in current role to be eligible to advance to the next level
Must be in good standing for promotion

Industry Experience:

Has worked in similar business (2-9 years experience)

Operator Level III

Guidelines for Skills/Knowledge:

Perform routine production tasks under supervision.
Operate basic machinery or equipment.
Conduct quality checks on products using simple tools or visual inspection methods.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operate and maintain more complex equipment.
Conduct detailed quality checks using specialized tools or equipment.
Identify and resolve minor operational issues.
Train and guide new or junior technicians.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced equipment independently.
Lead small production teams or projects.
Analyze and address operational inefficiencies.
Serve as a liaison between production teams and supervisors.
Mentor and train junior technicians, fostering skill development.
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills Assessment Requirements:

ADVANCED Skill Level in 3 skills assessments

Guidelines for Performance in Role:

Attendance
Accountability
Self motivated
Attention to detail
Contributes to company culture
Helps determine methods and procedures
3-5 years in current role to be eligible to advance to the next level
Must be in good standing for promotion

Industry Experience:

Experienced (4-10 years experience)

Senor OperatorGuidelines for Skills/Knowledge:

Perform routine production tasks under supervision.
Operate basic machinery or equipment.
Conduct quality checks on products using simple tools or visual inspection methods.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Operate and maintain more complex equipment.
Conduct detailed quality checks using specialized tools or equipment.
Identify and resolve minor operational issues.
Train and guide new or junior technicians.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced equipment independently.
Lead small production teams or projects.
Analyze and address operational inefficiencies.
Serve as a liaison between production teams and supervisors.
Mentor and train junior technicians, fostering skill development.
Monitor and enforce compliance with safety and quality standards.
Supervise production lines or specialized projects.
Develop and implement process improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Diagnose and resolve complex equipment or process issues.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance teams.
Oversee training programs and ensure the technical development of the workforce.
Monitor compliance with regulations and internal standards.

Skills Assessment Requirements:

ADVANCED Skill Level in 3 skills assessment AND subject matter expert (SME) in 1 department

Guidelines for Performance in Role:

Attendance
Accountability
Self motivated
Attention to detail
Contributes to company culture
Helps determine methods and procedures
May supervise the activity of others
5+ years in current role to be eligible to advance to the next level
Must be in good standing for promotion

Industry Experience:

Experienced/Expert (6+ years of experience)