Elastomer Technician

HEICO Corporation; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Tech, a Tampa-based leader in EMI shielding, seeks an Elastomer Technician to support the elastomer room with setup, operation and tending of machines. Training will occur during the day before transitioning to the night shift.

Responsibilities include running extruders, bonding steps, adjusting process parameters, reading plans, using calipers/micrometers, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace while ensuring product quality and defect reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Operate extruders, mills, mold and click presses.
• Apply PSA, perform hot/cold bonding.
• Adjust speeds, pressures, temperatures and material flow.
• Monitor gauges and detect malfunctions; report issues.
• Assist bonding, cutting and related tasks.
• Read blueprints and use calipers/micrometers.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Manual Dexterity

Time Management

Verbal and Written Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Leader Tech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI shielding products for circuit boards, electronic enclosures, interconnect cables and Thermal solutions founded in 1984.The Company serves a diverse commercial and military customer base from its Global EMI Shielding Technology Center located in Tampa, Florida. Every detail of the company’s one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is tailor-engineered to streamline and improve customer service, engineering and manufacturing processes.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Elastomer Technician is responsible for providing day-to-day support for process-related activities for the Elastomer room, including setting up, operating, or tending machines. Candidates will train during the day before being transferred to the night shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates extruders, mills, mold presses, and click presses.
• PSA application, hot and cold bonding.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
• Monitor machine operators and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
• Assist with bonding, cutting, and other assigned tasks.
• Must be able to perform, but not limited to, the following tasks: read blue prints, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows all safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to follow Directions
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Cooperation
• Control Precision
• Customer Service
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Interpersonal skills to interact with all team members
• Manual Dexterity
• Monitoring
• Operation and Control
• Time Management.
• Verbal and Written Communication skills

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of experience desired in a manufacturing environment.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by management.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.