Ceramic Production Technician: Precision & Process Improvement

Solid-Sealing-Technology; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and leave

Health, dental & vision insurance

401k with match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health FSA

Dependent care assistance

EAP

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Solid Sealing Technology, a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, is seeking a Production Technician to support ceramic manufacturing operations in Watervliet, NY. You''ll set up and operate process equipment, follow SOPs, and assist engineers with development and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in industrial technologies, manufacturing experience, and strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in industrial technologies or other technical degree required. Advanced degree, training, or certification(s) preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience with ceramics or technical ceramics manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, process documentation, and basic engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to use or learn precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
• High level of manual dexterity with the ability to handle small or delicate components and operate hand tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates product movement through production operations, including Furnace, Cleaning, Leak Test, and other manufacturing processes.
• Cross trains in multiple production processes and provides support to other departments as needed.
• Reads drawings, work instructions, and referenced documentation to determine requirements.
• Completes assignments on schedule while meeting or exceeding quality requirements.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and helps resolve issues within job scope on equipment, fixtures, and/or products; uses precision instruments to make applicable adjustments.
• Assists Engineers with process development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Moves products to the next stage of production in accordance with work instructions.
• Records completion of work steps, rework, and scrap transactions in computer system.
• Assists Engineering efforts with prototype builds, new product evaluations, engineering documentation, and other technical support activities, as required.
• Supports cost reduction efforts by preventing waste and reducing scrap costs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements/regulations and best practices.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Continuously identifies opportunities for improvement (OFI); suggests ways to improve processes; may provide input for fixture design/improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings/blueprints

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in industrial technologies

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Solid Sealing Technology, a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, is seeking a Production Technician to support ceramic manufacturing operations in Watervliet, NY. You''ll set up and operate process equipment, follow SOPs, and assist engineers with development and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in industrial technologies, manufacturing experience, and strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers.