Production Technician I

CoorsTek, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•$18 - $19

About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Production Technician I Responsible for analyzing processes and projects in the production of high quality ceramic powders. • Communicates technical issues, process and material deviations and equipment challenges in a timely manner to all pertinent personnel (operator, technicians and/or management team members) • May work with engineering to resolve technical issues. • Performs shrinkage/characterization testing (i.e. moisture, slip weight, viscosity). • Identifies and suggests innovative solutions to improve quality, decrease cycle time, and reduce costs. • Appropriately interprets and responds to basic SPC control charts and simple capability studies for processes that require the use and application of basic statistical software. • Assists in analyzing/troubleshooting systems, processes, product or equipment against the desired results. • Proficient in utilizing manufacturing computer to accurately gather and maintain specified records of technical data. • Performs computations, plots data, or draws curves, graphs and charts. • May set up production machines and test equipment. • Utilizes higher math skills to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights, densities and various other measures. • Acts as a quality gatekeeper between Engineering and Production to assure all processes are properly followed and materials are manufactured to defined requirements. • Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned. • May work any and all shifts/days as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year experience in AMP processes, lab experience or demonstrated ability.
Intermediate language and math skills.
Basic understanding and practical application of Statistical Process Controls
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Responsibilities

Communicates technical issues, process and material deviations and equipment challenges in a timely manner to all pertinent personnel (operator, technicians and/or management team members)
May work with engineering to resolve technical issues.
Performs shrinkage/characterization testing (i.e. moisture, slip weight, viscosity).
Identifies and suggests innovative solutions to improve quality, decrease cycle time, and reduce costs.
Appropriately interprets and responds to basic SPC control charts and simple capability studies for processes that require the use and application of basic statistical software.
Assists in analyzing/troubleshooting systems, processes, product or equipment against the desired results.
Proficient in utilizing manufacturing computer to accurately gather and maintain specified records of technical data.
Performs computations, plots data, or draws curves, graphs and charts.
May set up production machines and test equipment.
Utilizes higher math skills to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights, densities and various other measures.
Acts as a quality gatekeeper between Engineering and Production to assure all processes are properly followed and materials are manufactured to defined requirements.
Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned.
May work any and all shifts/days as required.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
Employee Recognition Programs
Mentorship Program
Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!