Production and Industrial - Associate Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Associate Manufacturing Technician

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, 94085

Shift: Monday to Friday. 6:00am to 2:30pm

Pay Rate: $23.25/hr.

Job description:

We look for a motivated Associate Manufacturing technician who can perform a wide variety of product assembly operations on product components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies to make essential laboratory equipment. You will work safely and ensure best quality products within specified times. You will engage with your colleagues to troubleshoot problems and drive continuous improvement in the factory.

What will you do?

• Select appropriate components to align and assemble them in proper sequence to meet specifications.
• Inspect parts during sub-assembly and at key points to ensure the unit meets specified quality standards prior to moving unit to the next workstation.
• Use a wide range of hand tools, including, but not limited to drill, pneumatic press, and/or torque wrenches.
• Utilize our internal system to enters product-related data into computer system to track component serial numbers, scan bar codes, production rates, track physical location, etc.
• Troubleshoots work-related problems by applying knowledge and experience toward resolution and taking appropriate steps for assistance.
• Test assembled units, clean and pack final product.
• Ability to read, understand, document accurately, and communicate clearly in English is required. Demonstrate proficiency to learn and perform simple to more complex basic math operations, understanding / application of decimal and scientific notation and basic chemistry concepts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the setup and use of basic laboratory equipment.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in performing simple to more complex bench-top and chemistry analyzer testing. Able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, laboratory coat, gloves, chemical resistant suits. Air purifying respirator, and dust mask for long periods might be needed for specific task.

Interaction with Other Employees (level of contact, purpose, and frequency)

• Regularly communicate with the Lead and Supervisor to take the daily assignment and to report any relevant production related information during the day.
• Works frequently with Manufacturing Engineers to improve Quality/Quantity of products.

How will you get here?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Educational background is lab-based science courses such as, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, 0-1 year of work experience will be considered. AA Degree or higher. If your educational background is not science focused, 1 or more years of work experience performing lab and/or production formulation work similar to this position is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to read and differentiate part numbers, labels, and work instructions.

Standing, bending, reaching, and handling small parts is common to the job. Occasionally lifts up to 35 pounds.

Computer and keyboarding.

Physical/Environmental requirements:

Constant Physical requirements:

• Siting, Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, pinching, neck rotations, repetitive motions, and keyboarding. Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines, using measurement devices, assembly, and fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye.
• 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Occasionally Physical Requirements:

• Climbing, squatting, and crawling. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Environmental Conditions:

• The worker is subject to hazards: Including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.