Advanced Materials Production Technician – Scale-Up & Growth

ACI Materials; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

ACI Materials in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Production Technician to operate advanced material processing equipment and execute batch manufacturing as we scale from pilot to commercial production. This hands-on role requires following SOPs, recording batch data, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced, AS9100/ISO 9001–certified environment.

You will collaborate with Production Managers and engineers, contribute to process improvements, perform preventive maintenance, and help ensure

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a technical field or related production experience required.
• Hands-on experience with process equipment operation and production activities expected.
• Ability to follow SOPs and document procedures with attention to detail.
• Comfort with data collection, measurements, and computer-based documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment following SOPs to manufacture advanced formulations.
• Execute batch production with preparation, weighing, mixing, processing, and packaging; maintain batch records.
• Collect and document process data to support QA and continuous improvement.
• Perform equipment maintenance, including cleaning, calibration, and preventive tasks.
• Support scale-up activities by assisting engineers with pilot batches and parameter testing.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 through documentation and traceability.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and coordinate with QA on specification verification.

Skills

Process equipment operation

Data collection and documentation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Process control software

MES

Job description

ACI Materials in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Production Technician to operate advanced material processing equipment and execute batch manufacturing as we scale from pilot to commercial production. This hands-on role requires following SOPs, recording batch data, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced, AS9100/ISO 9001–certified environment.

You will collaborate with Production Managers and engineers, contribute to process improvements, perform preventive maintenance, and help ensure