Production Technician Lead

Aqua Membranes Inc•Knoxville, TN

21d

About The Position

The Production Technician Lead leads and trains production staff in manufacturing new-generation reverse osmosis membrane elements. The role covers multiple operations, including 3D printer operation, element rolling and trimming, fiberglass wrapping, and final product testing. The lead also supports process and product improvements with suppliers, engineers, and Production Engineering, while helping ensure quality, repeatability, and production progress.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience or ability in automated machine operation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms.
Strong time-management skills and ability to take initiative.
Strong teamwork skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to self-direct activities and prioritize decisions.
Comfort working independently in a fast-moving start-up culture.
Positive, can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Program and set up the printing system for various patterns.
Operate and maintain the polymer printing process.
Assist in writing standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Train Production Technicians and oversee their progress in the Pay for Knowledge Training Program.
Measure and cut membrane leaves from rolls according to production orders.
Load and unload materials into the printing system.
Enter data into the NetSuite ERP system.
Conduct visual quality inspections of the printing process.
Handle shift start-up and employee assignments.
Work with printer and polymer suppliers to improve the process.
Work with Aqua Membrane engineers to improve the final product.
Assemble and roll spiral-wound reverse osmosis elements using printed leaves.
Operate automated and manual rolling and gluing processes.
Operate manual and automated cut-off tools to finish elements after rolling.
Operate the semi-automated fiberglass wrapping system for element structure.
Test each product to verify performance against internal specifications.
Ensure first-pass acceptance of printed membrane leaves and finished elements.
Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on custom-made equipment with assistance from Production Engineering.
Apply knowledge of the technology to ensure quality and repeatability in the printing process.
Balance printing work with other operational tasks as needed, such as internal product testing.