Ceramics Production Tech I: Quality, Data & Troubleshooting

coorstek; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek Oak Ridge is seeking a Production Technician I to support AMP processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will communicate issues, assist engineering, perform testing, and help maintain data records.

The role emphasizes quality gatekeeping, basic SPC analysis, and hands-on setup of production equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience; training on process improvements is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in AMP processes, lab experience, or demonstrated ability.
• Intermediate language and math skills.
• Basic understanding and practical application of Statistical Process Controls.
• Ability to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Communicates technical issues, process and material deviations and equipment challenges to pertinent personnel.
• May work with engineering to resolve technical issues.
• Performs shrinkage/characterization testing (i.e. moisture, slip weight, viscosity).
• Identifies and suggests innovative solutions to improve quality, decrease cycle time, and reduce costs.
• Interprets basic SPC control charts and simple capability studies for processes requiring basic statistical software.
• Assists in analyzing/troubleshooting systems, processes, product or equipment against desired results.
• Proficient in utilizing manufacturing computer to gather and maintain specified records of technical data.
• Performs computations, plots data, or draws curves, graphs and charts.
• May set up production machines and test equipment; uses higher math to calculate surfaces, volumes, etc.
• Acts as a quality gatekeeper between Engineering and Production to assure processes are followed.
• Assists in any other areas as assigned.

Skills

SPC basics

Math skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CoorsTek Oak Ridge is seeking a Production Technician I to support AMP processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will communicate issues, assist engineering, perform testing, and help maintain data records.

The role emphasizes quality gatekeeping, basic SPC analysis, and hands-on setup of production equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience; training on process improvements is provided.