Manufacturing Technician

Surface Optics Corporation•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician assembles, manufactures, and tests optical, electrical, and mechanical instrumentation according to written instructions, training, and established processes. The role performs in-process and final product testing and provides general manufacturing support, including handling, preparing, and packaging incoming and outgoing products. Work is performed in an ISO 9001 environment. The technician documents manufacturing, assembly, and quality processes; manages assigned instrument-line deliveries and manufacturing runs to meet deadlines; collects and stores process data; and ensures materials are available for projects. The role may build and maintain assembly jigs and test equipment, develop and maintain work instructions, troubleshoot production problems, train or cross-train colleagues, and contribute to improving manufacturing methods. The technician works with development engineers, program managers, and quality personnel, and participates in project meetings, design reviews, and manufacturing meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, and test specifications.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Intermediate computer skills, including operational-level proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office.
Strong knowledge of hand tools, machinery, and electrical test equipment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Capability to wear a dust respirator.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving a forklift.

Responsibilities

Assemble, manufacture, and deliver instruments according to established work instructions, travelers, and processes.
Perform in-process and final product testing.
Build and maintain product assembly jigs and test equipment when needed.
Develop and maintain work instructions for product and subassembly manufacturing as required.
Evaluate and resolve production problems.
Cross-train fellow assemblers or provide training on new processes as needed.
Document manufacturing, assembly, and quality processes using provided process documents.
Manage assigned instrument-line deliveries and manufacturing runs to meet expected dates and deadlines.
Collect and store process data effectively.
Attend project kickoff meetings and ensure project materials are available.
Interface with development engineers and program managers and work with minimal supervision.
Perform assembly-level quality assurance and calibration functions.
Work with quality managers and technicians to ensure equipment meets calibration and other expectations.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Participate in sustaining engineering design reviews and weekly manufacturing meetings.
Attend mandatory all-hands SOC safety, security, and HR meetings.
Handle, prepare, and package incoming and outgoing products.