Etch Process Tech III

VACCO Industries•South El Monte, CA

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate precision etching equipment, and meet production goals on a consistent basis. Team members in this position must also adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety Standards. Your role and responsibilities:

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent.
5+ years experience in advanced chemical or machine operator roles.
Willingness to take on the role of production lead.
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate workflow with different production areas.
Ability to process and follow verbal directions and written instructions.
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
May be assigned shifts that include evening, nights and/or weekend days.
Able to successfully complete a background check, and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Operate chemical etching equipment in accordance with operating procedures.
Maintain compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety Standards.
Work directly with Engineering Department to develop new operating procedures to support introduction of new product lines to the production floor.
Participate in end of shift turnovers with ability to effectively communicate.
Must operate equipment (for example, pumps, GLV’s, filter presses, pan filters, reactors, valves, pH probes, ovens, forklifts, etc.) independently after initial training is complete.
Responsible for understanding basic chemical reactions and properties of chemicals within the work area.
Responsible for handling and processing Hazardous Waste as required within the work area.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
Operate precision inspection equipment, and record results.
At times may be required to wear hearing protection, and half-mask respirator, and other forms of PPE.
Support other production areas and departments as needed to meet company-wide goals.