Microsection- 1st & 3rd shift

TTM Technologies•Sterling, VA
•$37,938 - $59,967

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 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. Equipment may include automated grinders, microscopes, and inspection equipment. The role requires accurately documenting production and quality information, inspecting products and prior operations, maintaining a safe and clean production area, and following safety procedures for personal protective equipment, chemicals, and hazardous waste. The operator must report defects and safety incidents, escalate issues, and cross-train on other operations and equipment. The position is listed for 1st and 3rd shifts and may require overtime, including weekends as necessary.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and comprehend English written instructions, including manufacturing work orders, customer specifications, blueprints, and shop control documents.
  • 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 read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
  • Consistently meet attendance requirements and 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 TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Aerospace industry or AS9100 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Read and accurately understand shop travelers, job instructions, and customer specifications.
  • Set up and operate machinery according to department processes and each job’s requirements.
  • Evaluate products for quality and verify that departmental procedures are completed accurately.
  • Verify previous operations 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 directed by the EHS Manager, including requirements for PPE, chemical handling, and hazardous waste.
  • Immediately report accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
  • Cross-train on operations and equipment within the area and other departments.
  • Meet attendance requirements and work overtime, including weekends, as necessary.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Accident benefits.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Paid vacation and holidays, including 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually.
  • Operator Advancement Program and career development opportunities.
  • 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met.
  • Annual compensation reviews.
  • An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
  • Alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium based on assigned shift and location.
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