Production Operator

NovoLINC Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

17d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

NovoLINC is a deep-tech spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) dedicated to creating world-class thermal interface materials (TIM). Our high-performance solutions serve the semiconductor, AI data center, and aerospace industries. We are a "people-first" company where every team member is given the opportunity to grow their technical skills while driving sustainable global advancement. As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational execution of our scale-up operation, focusing on established process steps, and later-term supporting mid/full-scale manufacturing lines. You will work closely with the technicians under the guidance of manufacturing operations leadership to run targeted steps in production batching, assist with special/urgent customer requests, and ensure high-quality output of products. Our operations encompass both chemical (plating and material post-treatment) and mechanical processing (converting, transport, testing), so you will be working in both environments daily. Comfort working in both sides of this dual environment, in a safe manner, is paramount. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced "scale-up" environment, transitioning from R&D-scale to larger production development and pilot lines.

Requirements

Previous experience in manufacturing is required.
Previous manufacturing experience is required, ideally in a high-technology end-market and/or precision-based environment.
High school diploma with some exposure to high school-level chemistry.
Hands-on experience with safe chemical handling and storage in a manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail, ability to follow complex SOPs, and basic proficiency with digital tracking tools.
Basic knowledge in utilizing Google or Microsoft office and email applications.
Familiarity with reading and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to safely work onsite in a lab and factory environment, five (5) days per week, on an 8–10-hour production shift, during core office/site hours of 9AM-6PM minimum.
Ability to perform “medium” lift workloads, 26 to 50 pounds infrequently.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electroplating, racking, or continuous plating lines is a strong plus.
Fundamental knowledge of 5S Lean principles is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Independently set-up and run metal plating and post-processing, as well as SOP-based ancillary chemical processes.
Support the physical processing of materials, from initial raw material to final packaging production steps, as they are fully developed.
Prepare critical chemical raw materials and delicate thin film materials under clean manufacturing conditions.
Perform titrations, pH testing and periodic chemical addition to plating baths and support operation in-line with schedule and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Support an EHS-centric environment by assisting with daily EHS-related tasks and checks, ensuring 6S adherence, and contributing to continuous safety improvement.
Contribute to the development of process-based SOPs as process stages mature and scale, assist in training incoming production operators.
Assist in basic preventative and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) execution and production supply tracking, in order minimize production impact/downtime.
Perform standardized quality testing and record product data accurately for product traceability using both handwritten and digital formats.
Maintain strict adherence to contamination control protocols to ensure the integrity of delicate thin-film substrates