Manufacturing Technician - Scintillator Deposition (1st Shift Sun - Thurs 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Technician performs thin-film deposition of CsI scintillator and Parylene onto X-ray imagers using thermal evaporation processes. The role also involves preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum systems, chambers, tools, fixtures, and ancillary equipment; operating plotter cutters and lamination tools; and preparing and monitoring consumable material, chemical, and spare-parts inventories. The technician carries out manufacturing and maintenance work using detailed work instructions and operational method sheets, maintains daily production output and accurate records, and makes limited decisions within approved quality and safety procedures with guidance. The position is primarily production-focused, with flexibility and adaptability required, including reliance on others for non-standard work. The technician also sets up and operates measurement equipment, follows EHS, training, and quality policies, performs routine troubleshooting, contributes to Lean improvement activities, and shares acquired skills with and trains others.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Applied Sciences, a local equivalent two-year degree, or technical certification from an accredited college or university; OR a high school diploma/GED or local equivalent and two years of technical experience in a relevant industry.
- Comply with EHS, training, and quality procedures and policies.
- Ability to understand and follow standard lab protocols compliantly in a manufacturing team environment.
- Ability to understand and follow process instructions compliantly to maintain product specification outputs.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds independently; assistance is required for anything heavier.
- Manual dexterity and ability to handle sensitive product.
- Ability to operate hand tools.
- Ability to set up and operate calibrated measurement equipment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
- Ability to perform routine troubleshooting of process equipment.
- Ability to use Lean tools to improve established processes and metrics in daily work.
- Strong attention to detail and defect recognition skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to communicate in English.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a controlled or cleanroom production environment requiring strong safety awareness.
- Experience operating and maintaining thin-film deposition equipment, vacuum systems, electrical technology or semiconductor manufacturing technology equipment, material fixtures/jigs, or measurement equipment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodology.
Responsibilities
- Perform manufacturing and maintenance work according to detailed work instructions and operational method sheets.
- Maintain daily production output and accurately record work performed and other records required by management.
- Make limited decisions within approved quality and safety procedures, with guidance.
- Set up and operate measurement equipment.
- Comply with EHS, training, and quality procedures and policies.
- Perform routine troubleshooting of processes or equipment and report equipment irregularities to the supervisor.
- Use Lean tools to improve established processes and metrics in daily work; participate in Action Workouts and Kaizen events.
- Share acquired skills and knowledge with others and train others on manufacturing processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform thin-film deposition of CsI scintillator and Parylene onto X-ray imagers using thermal evaporation processes.
- Carry out preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum systems, chambers, tools, fixtures, and ancillary equipment.
- Operate plotter cutter and lamination tools.
- Prepare and monitor consumable material, chemical, and spare-parts inventories.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
- Life, disability, and accident insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- May be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
