Production Associate - Etching Associate

Fathom Mfg•Village of Newark, NY

2h•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for various production tasks including cleaning metal, cutting metal, operating automated machines, and preparing metal for etching. The associate will follow work instructions, customer specifications, and supervisor direction to ensure high-quality production and meet deadlines. This includes using specific software and tools, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety regulations. The position also involves assisting other departments and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
Detail oriented
Promotes teamwork, cooperation and commitment to “Total Customer Satisfaction” among team members
Good oral and written skills
Ability to lift or move up to 75 lbs. on occasion
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Has a continuous improvement mentality

Responsibilities

Manually clean metal per work instructions (scotch brite and pumice drill gun)
Cut metal using cutting tools, measuring tape and micrometers
May use automated machines
Responsible for following direction on routers and choose jobs based on due date and urgency
Using the software and supervisor direction, choose jobs in order of due date or expediting importance
Thoroughly clean the photo tool and machine if needed
Ensure photo tool is properly aligned
Expose the metal with aligned photo tool using the proper procedures
Following proper procedures, develop the metal sheets to prepare them for etching
Using the app, printed routers, customer prints, known and indicated procedures, etch sheets so that parts meet customer specifications
Ability to remove resist from parts include using chemicals such as caustic and Ultra Strip using prescribed procedures
Use of the strip line and maintenance of the equipment
Ability to use the shop floor APP to log time and look for issues if needed
Ability to follow verbal and written directions
Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations
Assist other departments as needed
Responsible for safety first mentality
Responsible for high quality production
Must be able to juggle workload between cut, clean and coat to meet deadlines efficiently
Time Management Skills
Responsible for upkeep of manufacturing areas and providing a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned