2nd Shift Production Operator

Umicore Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Group is seeking a production technician to set up and operate manufacturing machines for infrared optical components, ensuring precise measurement and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will work with measurement instruments, read drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement in a collaborative environment. This on-site role offers competitive compensation and opportunities to develop expertise in advanced materials production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months experience or training or equivalent combination.
• CNC experience is a plus
• Experience with using measurement instruments such as calipers and micrometers
• Able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Finger/hand dexterity to handle small fragile parts

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, measure and troubleshoot manufacturing machines for infrared optical lenses and components
• Measure key dimensions with calipers and micrometers to ensure parts are in spec
• Adjust equipment to maintain optimal operating parameters
• Inspect final products according to customer specifications
• Enter product data into the computer system
• Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement and safety/quality requirements

Skills

CNC experience

Measurement instruments

Reading drawings/blueprints

Dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Electro Optic Materials

Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

• Set up, operate, monitor, measure and troubleshoot various manufacturing machines in the production of infrared optical lenses and/or components
• Measure key dimensions using varying measurement instruments to ensure parts are in spec
• Make adjustments to equipment as needed to ensure best possible operating parameters
• Inspect final product to ensure quality of parts as defined by customer specifications
• Enter product related information into computer software system

Who we are looking for

• You have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have CNC experience (a plus)
• You have experience with using and calibrating measurement instruments such as calipers and micrometers
• You are able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• You have finger/hand dexterity in order to handle small fragile parts

Your Key Accountabilities

• Executes assigned tasks in General Production following standard operating procedures and safety/quality requirements.
• Maintains accuracy and completeness of records, documentation, and transactions in line with controls.
• Recognizes issues or inconsistencies and supports the continuous improvement of work procedures and instructions.
• Supports colleagues and responds to stakeholder requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records in line with policies and procedures.
• Escalates issues, risks, and deviations promptly to supervisor and follows through on corrective actions.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?