Manufacturing Technician

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Variable bonus plan

Parental leave

Job summary

A global leader in advanced electronics is hiring Manufacturing Technicians for its Newark, DE facilities. The role is full-time with an annual salary ranging from $53,000 to $62,000 based on experience. Responsibilities include operating production machinery, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring product quality. Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED and proficiency in Microsoft applications. The company offers an excellent benefits package including a generous 401(k) match and paid vacation. This role involves 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and operate mills, extruders, and presses.
• Maintain safety and quality standards at all times.
• Inspect and measure parts against specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem‑solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high‑tech industries – we’re a tight‑knit team that is motivated by new possibilities and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all.

Position

We’re growing and we’re hiring! Qnity’s Tralee Park/Tralee Park Annex sites have exciting opportunities for multiple Manufacturing Technicians. We are immediately hiring for full‑time employment.

The Tralee Park/Tralee Park Annex facilities produce high‑performance Kalrez® seals in a discrete part manufacturing environment. For more than 50 years, Kalrez® parts have demonstrated cost‑effective solutions for high‑performance sealing applications globally. To learn more about Qnity Kalrez®, visit https://www.qnityelectronics.com/kalrez.html.

Qnity offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health, dental insurance and paid vacation, a variable bonus plan, parental leave and much more! This position has generous compensation of $53,000.00 ‑ $62,000.00 per year, based on years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Annual pay is based on hourly wage, shift premium, and regularly scheduled overtime on set 12‑hour rotating shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, monitors and operates mills, extruders, presses, etc., ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Always maintains safety and quality standards at all times. Initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary.
• Routinely inspects and measures parts against specifications to ensure they are within allowed tolerances using various measuring devices.
• Operates fork trucks and motorized equipment.
• Performs basic maintenance.
• Performs area patrols to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with automated process controls (PLC system).
• Ability to interpret blueprints or technical drawings.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in continuous improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with milling and extrusion.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and quality protective equipment including steel toe shoes, gloves, clean room garments and full‑face respirator when required.
• Stand for extended periods of time while operating machinery.
• Lifting > 20–30 lb. occasionally.

Shift

• 12‑hour rotating shift: 6 am–6 pm, 6 pm–6 am.
• 8‑hour shifts: 6 am–2 pm, 8 am–4 pm, 4 pm–12 am, 10 pm–6 am, 12 am–8 am.
• Must be able to work overtime when required, per business need.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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