Materials Technician (1st shift temp to perm!)

ZipRecruiter; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company is seeking a Material Technician to support production processes involving ceramic and resin materials. Responsibilities include operating additive manufacturing machines, maintaining inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and attention to detail. Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws.
• 0+ years of work experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to pass standard vision and hearing tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing machines.
• Maintain accurate inventories of raw materials.
• Follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hazardous materials handling

Teamwork

SOP adherence

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lab instrumentation

3D printing

Job description

Overview

Our client is an innovative manufacturing company that develops and produces advanced additive manufacturing and ceramic components for aerospace turbomachinery. The organization delivers high-performance products that meet demanding quality, durability, and precision standards for next-generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Job Summary

As part of the Materials Team, the Material Technician will support the production of ceramic, resin, and solvent materials. The ideal candidate will support several cross-functional teams including Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing (AM) machines, including setup and calibration, to manufacture resin and ceramic slurry.
• Maintain accurate, time-sensitive inventories of raw materials, including manufacturing consumables and perishable products.
• Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards in compliance with regulatory requirements to produce materials for production.
• Proactively monitor and prepare materials in coordination with production schedules to support operational demands, coordinating with Operations and Supply Chain.
• Communicate effectively with production leadership, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve production issues.
• Work cross-functionally to perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to promote a culture of teamwork and efficiency, including assisting in development and execution of engineering experiments as requested.
• Occasionally support other areas of the manufacturing process in accordance with AS9100 requirements as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in accordance with 6S and EHS policies and support chemical hygiene initiatives such as material handling, powder management, safe disposal of AM materials, and adherence to PPE and chemical hygiene protocols.
• Follow all PPE safety rules and policies to maintain a safety-first culture, including safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and lab coats in designated areas.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws to comply with ITAR and related regulations.
• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent certification/ proven work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 0+ years of work experience in manufacturing or a related field; experience in a fast-paced or additive manufacturing environment is a plus. Exposure to lab instrumentation and test equipment is a plus.
• Ability to pass standard vision and hearing tests as part of pre-employment screening.
• Comfortable working with hazardous materials in a controlled environment.
• Ability to engage closely with engineers to develop and execute experiments.
• High attention to detail to ensure chemical mixing and SOP adherence with safety and quality considerations.
• Flexibility regarding schedule for potential staggered shifts to meet production demand.
• Affinity for a fast-paced environment with ability to work autonomously to meet production demands.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ability to work individually and in a team to achieve deadlines; adherence to 6S standards in a regulated environment; ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and SDS documentation; experience with hazardous materials and 3D printing; basic math and unit conversion; basic Microsoft Office and ERP/database experience (Oracle) for recording production data; ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 35 pounds.

Candidates must pass pre-employment background check and drug test prior to employment.