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Manufacturing Technician 
About the Organization Founded in 1977, Surface Optics Corporation is a leader in advanced imaging systems, scientific instruments, and thin-film vacuum coatings for surface engineering. We serve aerospace, defense, semiconductor, automotive, and energy customers worldwide with innovative solutions including hyperspectral imagers, reflectometers, and precision optical measurement instruments. With over 45 years of experience, we're pioneering cutting-edge technology for the world's most demanding applications.  
Position Manufacturing Technician  
Description

Summary: Responsible for part assembly, building and testing of optical, electrical and mechanical instrumentation. Performs work according to written instructions and training provided by the Manufacturing and Production Managers and Process Engineers. Performs in-process and final testing on product. Provides general support within the manufacturing team, including handling, preparation and packaging of incoming and outgoing products. All work performed within ISO9001 environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Assemble, manufacture, and deliver instruments per established work instructions, travelers, and processes.
  2. Design, build and maintain product assembly jigs and test equipment, if needed
  3. Develop and maintain the instrument manufacturing Work Instructions for product assembly and sub-assemblies, as required
  4. Evaluate and solve production problems.
  5. Cross-train fellow assemblers or conduct training to introduce new processes as needed
  6. Effectively document manufacturing, assembly, and quality processes on provided process documents.
  7. Responsible for the effective time management of tasked instrument line deliveries and manufacturing run completions to meet expected dates and deadlines.
  8. Take, and store data from processes effectively.
  9. Attend project kick off meetings and ensure project materials are available.
  10. Ability to effectively interface with development engineers and program managers.
  11. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  12. Strong knowledge of hand tools, machinery and electrical test equipment.
  13. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions and test specifications.
  14. Perform assembly level quality assurance and calibration functions. Works with quality managers and quality technicians to ensure equipment meets required calibration and expectations.
  15. Evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
  16. Participate in sustaining engineering design reviews.
  17. Attend weekly manufacturing meetings.
  18. Mandatory attendance for all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings.
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

 

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate computer skills. Operational level of MS Windows and MS Office required.

 

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in driving forklift is desired.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The capability to wear a dust respirator is required. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Pay Rate $23/hr+, DOE  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
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