Manufacturing Technician

Materion Corporation; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a dedicated operator to manage up to three machines, adjust process settings, and document performance. You will set up spectrophotometer equipment, perform tests, and communicate results to internal customers.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, quality standards, and efficient cycle times. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and experience in more than one production process, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills to support

Qualifications

• Operate up to three machines while following defined processes and capabilities.
• Document process results and inspect yields to ensure compliance.
• Trained in more than one production process to support varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to efficient production cycle times and determine operation sequence.
• Perform machine adjustments and replace tooling as required.
• Deliver completed work to the next station and maintain safe, clean work areas.
• Set up spectrophotometer and other equipment per instructions.
• Conduct spectral, metrology or environmental tests as instructed.
• Enter test results into computer database and provide data to internal customers.
• Evaluate data against specifications and mark discrepant parts.
• Perform adhesion, abrasion and humidity tests; conduct cosmetic evaluations.

Skills

Machine operation

Process control

Quality documentation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Inspection equipment

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following; all other duties as assigned.

• Adheres to efficient production cycle times
• Determines operation sequence of up to three machines; select programs, adjust speeds, feeds, depths, etc.
• Performs machine adjustments as specified in production orders; replace dull or damaged tooling as required.
• Provides shaped substrates within process capabilities; inspect and document when process yields fall outside process capabilities.
• Makes standard configuration changes
• Delivers completed work to next operational station
• Maintains work areas and equipment as clean, stocked, operational and in safe condition
• Sets up spectrophotometer & other equipment per instructions.
• Performs spectral, Metrology or environmental tests using spectrophotometer or other equipment per instructions.
• Provides accurate test data to appropriate internal customers.
• Evaluates data against specifications on work-order and, Mark off discrepant parts/areas.
• Enters test results into computer database per instructions.
• Perform adhesion, abrasion, humidity tests
• Perform cosmetic evaluations

Competencies

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; able to multi-task; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
• Attention to Detail – Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma
• Operate up to three machines while following defined processes and process capabilities
• Trained in more than one process

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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