Coating Process Technician - 3rd Shift

Tru Vue, Inc.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 93,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life,Disabil.

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with ERM

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Tru Vue Inc. is seeking a Process Technician for our third shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am) to operate the coating line and drive process improvement. You will support safety, generate data, tune-in optical coatings, and collaborate with QA and production staff to minimize yield loss.

We value associates with manufacturing experience, technical degrees, and strong analytical skills. Expect cross-training, data recording, and opportunities to grow with Apogee brands.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in technical field desirable.
• Two years' work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical equipment and computers.
• Familiarity with the operation and control of a vacuum system.
• Process Control experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability for detail orientated work and organization.
• Strong math aptitude.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook and the ability to maintain electronic quality records.
• Demonstrated ability to work and cross train in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to lead and motivate others in a positive manner, including coaching others to follow work instructions, achieve standards and reach team goals.
• Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
• High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of materials.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand all production jobs.
• Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas system, power supplies, drive system, vent and pumping systems.
• Operate all testing equipment required for the position.
• Be able to check calibrations and troubleshoot instruments.
• Prepare samples for experiments and long term environmental testing.
• Conduct tune-in and design control of all Tru Vue optical coatings.
• Monitor yields and work with other Process Technicians, Quality Assurance Technicians, Supervisor, and support staff to trouble-shoot defects and minimize yield loss.
• Work closely with and rotate through duties with other Process Technicians and Production staff as appropriate to assure customer satisfaction.
• Record information at established intervals.
• Maintain detailed and organized data records.
• Document and monitor procedures and processes to eliminate variation and promote sharing of knowledge.
• Assist in development of work instructions, perform regular audits to these work instructions, train and certify team members and assist in special projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting of entire system.
• Troubleshoot and perform work on various process equipment (vacuum gauges, turbo pumps, power supplies, cathodes, leak checking equipment, etc.).
• Participate in team problem solving and process improvement meetings.
• Interact and support the team in root cause analysis of troubleshooting and quality issues.
• Participate in regularly scheduled maintenance of vacuum system.
• Support continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes.
• Assist in implementation of productivity improvements.
• Cross train in related functions and assist others in obtaining cross-functional capabilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical equipment

Vacuum system operation

Excel/Word/Outlook

Teamwork

Quality consciousness

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Tru Vue Inc. is seeking a Process Technician for our third shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am) to operate the coating line and drive process improvement. You will support safety, generate data, tune-in optical coatings, and collaborate with QA and production staff to minimize yield loss.

We value associates with manufacturing experience, technical degrees, and strong analytical skills. Expect cross-training, data recording, and opportunities to grow with Apogee brands.