Vision System Technician 3rd Shift 11 PM to 7 AM

CompoSecure•Somerset, NJ

21h

About The Position

The Vision System Technician works with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement, maintain, and improve equipment that uses vision-system technology to inspect and verify products at each facility. The role works across the Memorial and Pierce facilities and supports production operations, system setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and programming for new products. The position is for the 11 PM to 7 AM shift and includes a 15% shift differential for eligible hours worked on that shift. The technician supports machine operations involving vision systems, works with Operators and Leads to ensure processes are followed, and guides Card Finishing Technicians on vision adjustments. The role also maintains and organizes vision files, updates pass/fail criteria, investigates production issues using collected data, and handles special requests and prototyping. Additional duties include responding to corrective actions, supporting company safety and cleanliness programs, contributing to environmental compliance, and performing other assigned functions. The role requires a minimum of two years working in a manufacturing environment and a high school diploma or GED. The work includes both office and factory environments, with office noise at a moderate level and shop noise for which protective ear coverings are recommended. Physical tasks include lifting up to 20 pounds and sustaining office and factory work as described in the posting.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check work.
Task-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Excellent time-management skills.
Enthusiastic, cooperative, adaptable team player with a strong team-minded approach.
Professional demeanor and sensitivity to customer needs.
Self-motivated, creative, and innovative, with a strong can-do attitude.
Ability to think conceptually in terms of abstract ideas.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including investigating issues, collecting and analyzing data, and making recommendations.
Proficiency in data gathering and analysis and a strong analytical mindset.
High computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
Experience with measurement devices such as calipers and micrometers.
Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a fast-paced production environment.
High energy, strong work ethic, and ability to multitask effectively.
Ability and eagerness to learn new tools, such as laser technology and Minitab.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for one's actions.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Ability to sustain office work for 8 or more hours per day, including sitting, typing, reaching for a telephone, standing at office equipment, and using hearing and sight for phone and computer tasks.
Ability to sustain factory work as needed, including standing at machinery, reaching and pulling to operate machinery, seeing for machinery operation, and walking through the shop.

Responsibilities

Support machine operations involving vision systems.
Set up vision systems with attention to specifications, graphics, and color.
Work with Operators and Leads to ensure processes are followed.
Work with and guide Card Finishing Technicians on vision adjustments.
Oversee vision files to ensure they are optimized and organize them using the correct naming convention.
Update pass/fail criteria when false positives or the reverse occur.
Troubleshoot and resolve vision-system issues in production as the first point of response.
Check machine status against standards.
Investigate production problems independently by gathering data.
Program new products with precise inspection search areas and knockout areas to omit.
Handle special requests and prototyping as required.
Respond to and resolve relevant project situations through timely corrective action.
Engage in and support company-wide safety and cleanliness programs.
Contribute to EMS compliance obligations, including recycling guidelines, proper waste practices, and other environmental performance practices.
Perform other job functions as assigned.