Manufacturing Technician I
About The Position
Attalon in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their manufacturing team. This role will work on the 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 6:00 AM) and will be responsible for performing detailed assembly work on small components while adhering to quality standards. The facility is a vertically integrated manufacturing and R&D campus specializing in high-performance optical isolators, photodetectors, and laser solutions. It includes 40,000 sq. ft. with 15,000 sq. ft. of ISO 7 and ISO 8 cleanrooms certified to ISO 14644‑1:2015. Attalon fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced cleanrooms, precision manufacturing, and cutting-edge R&D labs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and 2-4 years’ experience in Electronics or Photonics field
- Familiar with Oracle, Agile, ISO, basic computer skills
- Experienced in the use of: DVM's, power supplies, and general test equipment
- Experience using hand soldering equipment
- Good hand and eye coordination is required
- Ability to multi-task and switch from task to task at short notice is a desirable quality
- Knowledge of production concepts such as calibration and quality systems
- Skilled in use of electronic and optical test and measurement systems
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work with others in a teamwork environment
- Ability to maintain a high level of quality while functioning within a busy work environment
- Ability to recognize potential problem areas & communicate with supervisor
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in a related field
- Clean room environment and Lean Manufacturing background is a plus
- General understanding of lasers and laser safety a plus
Responsibilities
- Ensure work is carried out (within the cell) in a safe manner at all times and relevant risk assessments are fully understood by the team and all control measures are adhered to
- Understand and follow detailed working instructions in controlled documentation and manufacturing policies and procedures
- Perform work using a high-power microscope
- Follow all cleanroom procedures and policies
- Perform a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies
- Makes setups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specification
- Routinely use hand tools, tweezers, oven, hot plates, crimps, and microscopes
- Perform optics and crystal cleaning and handling
- Clean and fasten optics and mechanical parts utilizing various chemical solvents and adhesives
- Follow company procedures for engineering change notices, non-conforming product, customer concerns, returned goods, and report to proper personnel
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines, while meeting production goals and schedules
- Transact work order in Oracle and Cumulus systems
- Seek additional tasks for completion whenever possible
- Monitor in process parts and communicate to inventory control
- Perform minor adjustments to the assembly workstations and offer feedback for major adjustments when needed
- Prepare products for shipping by completing necessary documentation and packaging of product
- Repair and document returned products for repair
- Communicate with supervisor regularly (several times a week) to convey work status
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
