Boat Room Manufacturing Technician

ES Foundry Corp•Greenwood, SC

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boat Room Manufacturing Technician works as part of a team that maintains and supplies graphite boats to production tools to support continuous manufacturing. Under general supervision, the technician removes graphite boats that have reached their lifetime cycle limits and performs cleaning, baking, saturation handling, calibration, inspection, minor repairs, and pin replacement according to work instructions. The role coordinates boat removal and replacement with production technicians, monitors cycle counts and boat status to prevent overdue usage and production interruptions, and responds to graphite-boat-related issues. The technician monitors graphite boat cleaners and ovens, records operational and tracking data, prepares shift reports, and communicates pass-down information between shifts. The role also supports a clean work environment through 5S housekeeping and develops capability by learning and following improved operating standards. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and follows a fixed day or night shift on a 12-hour 4-3 schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing operation or similar experience.
Ability to operate and maintain automated equipment, computer systems, and/or product distribution systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with multiple groups, including peers and managers.
Motivation and ability to work as a self-starter.
Ability to comprehend and document data.
Analytical ability to understand safety hazards and trainable duties in safety and training programs.
Ability to troubleshoot routine and non-routine problems.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of and ability to work on a computer or similar device.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the shift.
Ability to wear required PPE in the manufacturing area and other PPE as required by department policies or job tasks.
Ability to lift and position objects weighing up to 66 pounds, with two-person lifting, for up to 75% of work time.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or similar.

Responsibilities

Maintain and supply graphite boats to production tools to support continuous manufacturing operations.
Remove graphite boats that have reached lifetime cycle limits from production equipment.
Perform graphite boat cleaning, baking, saturation handling, and calibration according to work instructions.
Inspect graphite boats, replace pins as required, and ensure boats meet quality standards before returning them to production.
Coordinate timely graphite boat removal and replacement with production technicians.
Track graphite boat cycle counts and monitor boat status to prevent overdue usage.
Monitor the operational status of graphite boat cleaners and ovens at the beginning of each shift.
Respond to graphite boat-related issues and perform basic troubleshooting or minor repairs when necessary.
Record operational data, maintain boat tracking information, and prepare shift reports.
Provide clear shift pass-down communication to support continuity between shifts.
Maintain a clean work environment by following 5S housekeeping and work-area cleaning standards.
Develop personal capability by learning and performing improved operating standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.