Manufacturing Technician II

Plasma-Therm LLC•Saint Petersburg, FL

92d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician II facilitates, sets up, builds, calibrates, tests, and breaks down plasma-processing equipment, and records test results. The role performs all duties of a Manufacturing Technician I across the full range of products and equipment, including prototype systems, and works with little or no direct supervision. The position includes preparing equipment and assemblies for installation and testing, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and vacuum systems, and maintaining applicable clean-room requirements. The technician also records and reports test data, writes and improves procedures, may guide and train other technicians, and prepares systems for shipment. Employees are responsible for following Plasma-Therm’s applicable Safety & Health, Quality & Environmental processes. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school, or military training.
Minimum of two years of directly related experience as a test technician.
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, technical procedures, and related material.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to operate impedance meters and other specialized electronic test equipment.
Ability to apply basic mathematical skills to solve technical problems.
Proficiency with crimpers, torque wrenches, vacuum leak detectors, soldering irons, and other assembly and test hand tools.
Working knowledge of Windows Office.
Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including potentially lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Facilitate equipment by applying water and electrical power and leveling machinery during temporary installation.
Position and assemble complex electromechanical parts and assemblies according to blueprints, schematics, and standard procedures using hand tools.
Perform complex mechanical alignments and calibrate equipment to ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) quality standards and other procedures used during product testing.
Perform leak checks on vacuum and mechanical assemblies using leak detection systems.
Debug electrical, mechanical, and vacuum systems to facilitate power-up and collection of test data.
Record and report test data.
Write and improve test procedures for other technicians to follow.
Provide guidance and training for other technicians as needed.
Maintain Class 10,000 through 100 clean-room requirements.
Prepare systems for shipment, including cleaning and breakdown, preparing a miscellaneous list, and coordinating with Shipping.
Adhere to applicable Plasma-Therm Safety & Health, Quality & Environmental processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.