Production Technician (Ability to work 1st OR 2nd shift)

Oerlikon Group; Elgin (IL); Vor Ort; USD 10.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Production Technician for its Elgin facility. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for setting up and monitoring coating machines while ensuring the quality of customer products. You will utilize your analytical skills and creativity to make critical processing decisions and optimize production equipment. This position offers competitive pay and a robust benefits program starting from day one, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off. If you are detail-oriented and have a strong work ethic, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Leistungen

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan

Excellent Dental and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance and Wellness programs

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

12 paid company holidays

100% company paid life insurance

Employee Referral Bonus program

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior machine operator experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Set up and monitor coating machines and prepare products for coating.
• Perform daily maintenance and optimize production equipment usage.
• Assist with quality assurance and train other employees.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Thinking

Detail-oriented

Creativity

Strong Work Ethic

Ability to Lift 40 Pounds

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

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Production Technician (Ability to work 1st OR 2nd shift)

We are looking for a Production Technician for our Elgin, IL facility. In this role you will be responsible for the set up and monitoring of the coating machines and/or to prepare the coating system, load, unload the chamber, change the magnetic systems and input process parameters in the operator screen. This Individual will pre-treat a variety of customer products using standardized methods to prepare products for coating. You will use analytical thinking and a high-degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications. As part of your regular responsibilities, you will make critical processing decisions, to initiate the coating process as well as be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads.

We offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Your Responsibilities

• Perform daily changeover maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment.
• Optimize the daily use of production equipment.
• Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions.
• Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns.
• Provide training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Learn new skills and cross-train into various departments.
• Operate and maintain coating equipment according to specifications.
• Minimize equipment downtime through preventative maintenance procedures.
• Learn fixturing and de-fixturing techniques.
• Maintain and update equipment records.
• Assist with quality assurance and other technical matters as required.
• Perform other duties as required to assure customer satisfaction.
• Interact with customers and co-workers in a ‘customer-friendly’ manner.
• Receive and inspect customer product for processing.
• Inspect finished product.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Your Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior machine operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read/write/speak English.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and creative.
• Energetic, goals-driven, result-oriented, and high-energy.
• Frequent use of hands and arms; stand for extended periods of time; sit, walk, and move about the facility.
• Ability to lift, stack, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate on given tasks and not be distracted.
• Ability to read and see details at close range.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of chemicals and gases.

Why Oerlikon:

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $21.00 to $24.00 per hour. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law), medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.

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