Billet Packing Technician-1st Shift

Bruker; West Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Bruker is seeking a Billet Packing Technician for 1st shift to support our manufacturing operations. You will follow safety procedures, use precision measuring tools, and assemble etch-cleaned parts in a clean room environment.

This role requires basic math and computer skills, English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be required to meet production schedules, with opportunities to learn and grow within Lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must have basic math and computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and calibrated equipment.
• Ability to read and understand safety operating procedures and use safety features.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations per OST Safety Manual.
• Proficiently use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Assemble etch-cleaned parts in a clean room environment.
• Assist in developing and revising billet packing procedures as needed.
• Maintain well-organized manufacturing paperwork.
• Support and help improve Lean manufacturing practices.
• Work in a team or with minimal supervision as required.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Work overtime as production schedules require.
• Follow packing diagrams and cross-train as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic math

Computer skills

English communication

Reading procedures

Reading calibrated equipment

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Billet Packing Technician-1st Shift

Overview

As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time‑to‑market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We’ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.

Responsibilities

Bruker Energy and Supercon Technologies (Bruker EST) is the world leader in the production of superconducting wires. For more than 50 years, our high‑performance superconductors have met the needs of healthcare, academic and industrial organisations worldwide, helping drive new discoveries in the clinical and pharmaceutical sectors, including the breakthrough technology of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning, advanced materials science, and sustainable energies.

Position Overview: This position is a key role in our manufacturing production facility. This is a first shift role with normal working hours between 7AM to 3:30PM.

• Follow all safety regulations as stated in the OST Safety Manual.
• Proficiently use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Assembly of etch‑cleaned parts in a clean room environment.
• Assist in the development and revision of billet packing procedures as needed.
• Maintain well‑organized manufacturing paperwork.
• Support and help improve our Lean manufacturing practices.
• Work comfortably as part of a team on some tasks, and work comfortably with minimal supervision at other times.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Working overtime as the production schedule requires.
• Able to follow packing diagrams.
• Cross‑training as required per business needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications Needed:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have basic math and computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and calibrated equipment.
• Ability to read and understand all safety operating procedures and to use all safety features and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated hourly range for this full‑time position is between $18.00/hr and $25.00/hr and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job‑related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job‑related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for a performance‑related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre‑interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.