Manufacturing Technician II

Plasma-Therm, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma-Therm, LLC in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Manufacturing Technician II to assemble, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot plasma processing equipment. You will work with minimal supervision, interpret blueprints, use precision tools, and help ensure safety and quality across the production cycle; prior test experience is required.

This role supports prototype systems and full-range products, requires a two-year technical degree and at least two years of related experience, and offers growth

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a two-year college, technical school, or military training.
• Minimum two years’ of directly related experience as a test technician.
• Experience with test equipment and interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates equipment setup, testing and calibration per procedures.
• Assembles complex electro/mechanical parts following blueprints.
• Performs leak checks on vacuum and mechanical assemblies.
• Debugs equipment to gather test data and reports results.
• Maintains clean room requirements and prepares systems for shipment.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Electrical test equipment

Mathematics

Hand tools

Windows OS

Independent work

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Impedance meters

Vacuum leak detectors

Crimpers

Torque wrenches

Soldering iron

Job description

Facilitates, sets up, builds, calibrates, tests, and breakdown of plasma processing equipment and records results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

NOTE: The Manufacturing Technician II performs all duties of Manufacturing Technician I, and performs the following duties on the full range of products and equipment including prototype systems, as distinguished from Manufacturing Technician I, which performs duties on a limited range of plasma-processing equipment and products. Work is performed with little or no direct supervision.

• Facilitates equipment applying water, electrical power and leveling machinery in temporary installation
• Positions and assembles complex electro/mechanical parts and assemblies part according to blueprints, schematics and/or standard procedures using hand tools
• Performs complex mechanical alignments and calibration of equipment to the quality standards of ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) and other procedures that are used during the test cycle of the products
• Performs leak checks on vacuum and mechanical assemblies using leak detection systems
• Debugs equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and vacuum systems, to facilitate power-up and gathering of test data. Records and reports test data
• Writes and improves test procedures for other technician to follow
• May provide guidance and training for other technicians
• Maintains Class 10,000 through 100 clean room requirements
• Prepares systems for shipment, including cleaning, break down, preparation of miscellaneous list, and interface with Shipping
• Other duties as assigned
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality & Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree from a two-year college or technical school or military training
• Minimum two years’ of directly related experience as a test technician required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, technical procedures, and other related material
• Ability to read, interprets, and follows safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to operate impedance meters and other specializes electronic test equipment
• Ability to apply basic mathematical skills to solve technical problems
• Proficient in use of crimpers, torque wrenches, vacuum leak detectors, soldering iron, and other assembly/test hand tools
• Working knowledge of Windows office
• Ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The normal work environment is typical of manufacturing clean room facility and support areas such as stockroom, machine shop, and laboratory.
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, touch, see, and hear, and may be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the regular duties of the position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The incumbent must be able to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions.

Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws for qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran or disability status. When requested and necessary, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.