Manufacturing Technician

Luxium Solutions, LLC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

6 week Paid Parental Leave

EAP

Short/Long Term Disability

HSA/FSA

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Luxium Solutions seeks a Manufacturing Technician to perform precision grinding, polishing, and related operations on sapphire components. You will set up and run equipment, verify work with precision tools, and maintain thorough records.

The role emphasizes quality and collaboration with area leads, with a 90-day temp-to-hire path and a competitive benefits package. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, operating multiple machines, and conducting in-process inspections while

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on machining experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret travelers, work orders, blueprints, specifications, drawings, and process instructions.
• Operate machines to cut, chamfer, smooth, polish, and size parts per customer specs with prescribed speeds and sequences.
• Cut parts on the tile saw and perform belt sanding as needed.
• Inspect parts, document data, and transport to designated locations.
• Ensure first piece is run with thorough inspection for quality.
• Perform in-process inspections using visual and dimensional checks (parallelism, angle, concentricity, thickness, finish).
• Maintain accurate data and records.
• Primarily run lapping machines to polish sapphire.
• Handle material movement as required.
• 6 note: 90-day temp-to-hire opportunity.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Blueprint reading

Metrology (micrometers/calipers)

Shop math

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tile saw

Belt sanders

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

$750 SIGN ON BONUS

The Manufacturing Technician will engage in an array of machining operations, including surface grinding, polishing, cylindrical grinding, and centerless grinding on various sapphire components, all while adhering to exceptionally tight tolerances. You’ll also be responsible for the daily upkeep of the equipment, which includes maintenance, adjustments, and cleaning. The specific machines you’ll operate will be based on your assigned work area. Your role involves setting up and operating equipment according to established procedures, while also using a diverse range of precision measuring tools to verify your work. A commitment to maintaining a high standard of quality is essential, and you’ll need to promptly elevate any concerns to your area leads or management team. Keep in mind that for more intricate tasks, seeking assistance will be a normal part of the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret travelers, work orders, blueprints, specifications, drawings, and process instructions with confidence.

• Skillfully operate a range of machines to cut, chamfer, smooth, polish, clean, and size parts according to customer specifications; follow prescribed speeds, feeds, and operation sequences.

• Cutting parts on the tile saw and manual work with belt sanders.

• Accurately inspect, document data, and transport parts to designated locations.

• Ensure that the first piece is run with thorough inspection of the part.

• Perform in-process inspections through visual and dimensional checks of parts; pay meticulous attention to aspects such as parallelism, angle, concentricity, thickness, finish, and other specifications laid out by the customer.

• Maintain accurate data and comprehensive records.

• Primarily running lapping machines to polish sapphire

• Handle material movement in the course of your duties or as instructed.

• At least one year of hands-on machining experience required

• High School Diploma or GED required

• This position is scheduled for second shift.

• Proficient in shop mathematics, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing across all units of measure, utilizing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, as well as to read and interpret both basic and advanced measuring equipment like a metal rule.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes along with the ability to read blueprints, specifications, Safety Data Sheets, and Work Instructions.

• Familiarity with basic PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) or specific software utilized by individual departments.

• Experience using micrometers and calipers is a plus.

• Exciting 90-day temp-to-hire opportunity

Luxium Solutions offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:

• ANNUAL BONUS
• Salary $20.00-$24.00
• Shift Differential
• Paid Time Off available on day one (pro-rated for new hires)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescriptions available on day one
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short/Long Term Disability
• HSA/FSA
• EAP
• 401(k) & company match
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
• 6 week Paid Parental Leave
• & many more!