WT - PT I/Wet Test Technician I, HY 1

Nitto Denko•Oceanside, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Wet Test Technician I operates pre-treatment equipment to prepare elements for testing. The role includes setting up and shutting down equipment, preparing materials, and loading and unloading production equipment. The technician works with seawater and non-seawater products and maintains the required output level. The position also involves working with pressure up to 200 PSI and ensuring documentation accompanies products to the final test stage. The technician performs pre-treatment functions such as vacuum rinsing, flushing, chlorine treatment, pressure testing, and other pressurized procedures. The role requires accurate product and production recordkeeping, meeting productivity goals, following safety and quality procedures, and maintaining workstation cleanliness in accordance with 5S standards. The technician reports recurring product defects to the Production Supervisor and/or Production Lead and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus 6 months of manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic to intermediate English verbal and written proficiency, including the ability to read work instructions in English.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a large or small team while adapting to changing priorities.
Detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and able to maintain accurate records.
Ability to follow through to meet production requirements.
Ability to recognize numbers and millimeters and perform basic mathematical calculations using a basic handheld calculator.
Basic problem-solving ability and ability to handle standard, non-complex issues and carry out simple verbal work instructions.

Nice To Haves

Six months of manufacturing experience within the organization.

Responsibilities

Operate pre-treatment equipment to prepare elements for testing.
Set up and shut down equipment and prepare materials for production.
Load and unload products from manufacturing transport equipment onto appropriate machines or production equipment.
Perform pre-treatment functions such as vacuum rinsing, flushing, chlorine treatment, pressure testing, and other pressurized procedures.
Meet daily, weekly, and monthly productivity goals, including cleanup, rework, core tube preparation, and other production activities.
Record product data, including serial numbers, defects, rejects, and scrap, in production logs, reports, or summaries.
Ensure documentation accompanies products to the final test stage.
Follow safety, quality, and lean manufacturing policies, processes, and procedures, including maintaining cleanliness in accordance with 5S standards.
Inform the Production Supervisor and/or Production Lead of increased patterns of product defects.
Perform other duties as assigned.