Microsection- 1st & 3rd shift

TTM•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Microsection Operator works in a high-production industrial environment and is responsible for meeting departmental production, quality, and safety standards. After receiving departmental training, the operator independently reads and verifies production travelers, including customer orders and specifications, and sets up, loads, and operates machinery to complete manufacturing processes. Machinery may include automated grinders, microscopes, and inspection equipment. The role also involves inspecting product quality, verifying prior operations, recording defects and quality data, maintaining accurate production records, preparing the work area and materials, following safety procedures, reporting safety issues, and cross-training on equipment and operations in the area. The position requires compliance with TTM’s export control policies and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, blueprints, and shop control documents.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
Quality-centered mindset with strong attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, and technical aptitude.
Ability to work positively as part of a team and independently.
Manual dexterity, including hand, finger, and eye coordination.
General computer skills, including updating electronic records, entering data into systems, and sending emails.
Ability to sit or stand throughout a shift and independently push, pull, or lift 10–40 pounds.
Ability to consistently meet attendance requirements.
Willingness to work overtime, including weekends as necessary.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with machinery, moving parts, noise, and chemicals.
Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments and learn to operate other machinery.
Must comply with export control requirements, including restrictions on access to ITAR products and related technical data.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in the aerospace industry or with AS9100 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Read and accurately understand shop travelers, job instructions, and customer specifications.
Set up and operate machinery according to departmental processes and job requirements.
Evaluate product quality and verify that departmental procedures have been completed accurately.
Verify that previous operations are complete and confirm product quantity and quality.
Record defects and document quality data.
Immediately escalate issues to management or engineering.
Accurately record and report traveler and product data on shop orders and in computer applications.
Acquire production materials, set up the production area, and maintain a clean and safe environment.
Follow safety training and procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment, chemical handling, and hazardous waste.
Immediately report accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Cross-train on operations and equipment within the area.
Comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable ITAR, EAR, and OFAC laws.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Accident benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid vacation and holidays, including 10 paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off annually
Operator Advancement Program and opportunities to certify skills and advance
Annual compensation reviews
90-day evaluation with a pay increase if key performance indicators are met
An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment
Shift premium may be available for alternative shifts, depending on assigned shift and location