Kryoflex Lab Technician (weekends)

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS•Wenatchee, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Kryoflex Lab Technician to join their team. The company specializes in electronic connectors and housings for extreme environments, serving industries like medical, aerospace, and defense. The Kryoflex Lab Technician I role involves preparing ceramic materials for preform production and conducting final inspections of Kryoflex preforms. This position requires basic knowledge of measurement tools, timers, technical instructions, blueprints, and computer systems. The role will initially involve training from Monday to Friday, 6 am to 2:30 pm for 1-2 months, followed by a permanent schedule of Friday to Sunday, 5:00 am to 5:30 pm. The weekend shift includes a $2.00/hour shift differential and 4 hours of stock time to ensure a 40-hour paid work week.

Requirements

Good hand / eye coordination (fine motor skills, dexterity).
Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
Good computer skills.
Able to sit and or stand for extended periods of time.
Good math skills.
Work with hazardous materials and chemicals.
Consistently notifies supervisor or designated personnel when tasks are completed.
Consistently strives to meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
Must be able to follow basic instructions.
Must be able to retain information.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Take responsibility for own actions.
Some knowledge of geometrical dimensions and tolerancing.
Good print reading skills.
Ability to access training records.
Seek out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
Must be able to consistently meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
Identify process improvements.
Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
Effective recognition of workload priorities.
Demonstrates independent thinking with problem solving skills.
Must be able to navigate through applicable MRP system.
Support company/management decisions.
Offers help when needed.
Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
Able to advise management of policy violations.
Able to safely lift and move up to 50 Lbs. unassisted.
High School graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with all employees.
Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor.
Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to Management personnel.
Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
Comply with all quality, safety, and work-related rules and regulations.
The ability to complete tasks in a reasonably timely manner.
Demonstrate a basic ability to read and comprehend drawings and other applicable documentation.
Understand the necessity of high-quality standards.
Ability to find and interpret Engineering Drawings to correctly determine requirements.
Proficient usage of microscopes.
Ability to learn and use applicable area equipment.
Must be able to utilize specified tooling as needed.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently use applicable measuring tools such as, but not limited to Calipers, Micrometers, gauge pins and Digital Indicators.
Process both new and in use qualified Kryoflex powders for bead room operations, ensuring material consistency and purity.
Learn to use the correct tools, techniques, and equipment necessary for final inspection of completed Kryoflex preforms, ensuring they meet the dimensional and visual preform requirements.
Must be willing to work with known hazardous materials, under controlled conditions.
Maintain controlled-environment cleanliness standards during all production and inspection activities.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor.
Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards a Kryoflex Lab Technician II role.
Ability to operate equipment including ovens, scales, roller micrometer and microscopes.
Maintain workload while achieving departmental efficiency and quality standards.
Communicate efficiently with lead and supervisor regarding work status, issues, or material need.
In process visual inspections under a microscope to confirm compliance with quality standards.
Ability to run the roll micrometer.
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.
Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area.
Provide customers with the highest quality of products and services.
Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.
Report to work as scheduled.