Associate Production Technician

Integer • Alden Plant Alden, NY

16d

About The Position

The Associate Production Technician performs technical functions related to the production of batteries and capacitors. The role is responsible for setting up and inspecting equipment, analyzing data, and troubleshooting production activities involving testing, destruction analysis, and machine operations. Work follows standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations under limited supervision.

The technician operates test and production equipment, conducts routine product and visual inspections, performs initial failure analysis and troubleshooting, and records and summarizes test results for engineering support teams. The role also includes completing required documentation and cleaning equipment to support product and equipment quality. Associates are expected to follow Integer values and applicable safety, quality, environmental, company, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• At least 3 years of Integer-related work experience and/or 5 years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Ability to read technical drawings or prints.
• Computer operation skills and strong computer skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred but not required.
• Medical device experience preferred.
• Product knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Follow Integer values and applicable safety, quality, environmental, company, and regulatory requirements, including QMS, EMS, and FDA requirements.
• Set up and run experiments and test apparatus according to instructions.
• Operate applicable electrical test stations and software, cathode printing equipment and software, microscopes, micrometers, retical, metallograph, scales, data recording software, OCV meters, cameras, XRF, laser marker, plasma cleaner, spot welder, and other measuring devices.
• Perform failure analysis, initial troubleshooting, and repairs, including checking system accuracy, carriers, racks, and calibrations; handle rack check operations.
• Perform routine product analysis using standard procedures and make accept/reject decisions based on product documents.
• Compile and summarize test results for evaluation by engineering support teams.
• Manage visual inspection processes on routine parts and make product quality pass/fail decisions.
• Complete required documentation, including reports, RMAs, DIRs, SDRs, LDRs, cell codes, work orders, and SOKs, according to specifications and procedures for the product type.
• Perform 5S cleaning of applicable equipment to support equipment and product quality.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Adoption benefits.
• Parental leave after one year.
• Optional employee-paid supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible.
• 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
• Annual allotment of paid time off.
• Cash-based incentive program, overtime pay, shift differentials, and call-in pay when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED