Ceramic Shell Technician: Quality & Robotic Dipping

Doncasters Group; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k)

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Alabama is seeking a Ceramic Technician to support quality assurance through ceramic testing, slurry adjustments, and shell process audits. The role focuses on maintaining consistent processing, troubleshooting robotic dipping and FactoryTalk systems, and ensuring compliance with engineering specs.

You will work in a dusty, high-precision environment with PPE requirements and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in shell area or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with shell dipping processes is preferred but not essential.
• Familiarity with HMIs or industrial control systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems involving equipment, processes, and raw materials.
• Willing to learn through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform ceramic testing and recommend slurry adjustments to maintain process quality and consistency.
• Audit shell process to ensure compliance with procedures and specifications.
• Develop understanding of shell area operations (loading, etching, dipping, takedown, dewaxing, and flash fire).
• Inspect wax clusters to identify defects and ensure quality standards are met before further processing.
• Troubleshoot robotic dipping equipment and FactoryTalk systems to support reliable operations.
• Complete data entry and analysis to monitor process performance.
• Assist with shell trials, process evaluations, and improvements.
• Support slurry preparation and mixing activities and understand slurry formulas and requirements.
• Promote quality, 6S, cost reduction, and continuous improvement while keeping area clean and orderly.
• Carry out other duties to support the team and production objectives.

Skills

Shell area experience

Shell dipping

Robotic troubleshooting

HMI familiarity

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FactoryTalk

Job description

Doncasters in Alabama is seeking a Ceramic Technician to support quality assurance through ceramic testing, slurry adjustments, and shell process audits. The role focuses on maintaining consistent processing, troubleshooting robotic dipping and FactoryTalk systems, and ensuring compliance with engineering specs.

You will work in a dusty, high-precision environment with PPE requirements and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.