Production Sr. Operator / Sr. Staff

Umicore Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the production of infrared optical lenses and components in our Kentucky facility. You will set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, ensuring parts meet specifications and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with measurement tools such as calipers or micrometers, plus the ability to read drawings and handle small parts with dexterity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; 1–3 months experience or training or equivalent
• CNC experience is a plus
• Experience using calipers and micrometers for measurement

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, measure and troubleshoot manufacturing machines for infrared optical lenses and/or components
• Measure key dimensions to ensure parts are in spec
• Make adjustments to equipment to achieve optimal operating parameters
• Inspect final product to ensure quality per customer specs
• Enter product data into computer systems

Skills

CNC experience

Measurement instruments

Read drawings/blueprints

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high‑end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Electro Optic Materials

Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting‑edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to newmarkets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

What you will be doing

• Set up, operate, monitor, measure and troubleshoot various manufacturing machines in the production of infrared optical lenses and/or components
• Measure key dimensions using varying measurement instruments to ensure parts are in spec
• Make adjustments to equipment as needed to ensure best possible operating parameters
• Inspect final product to ensure quality of parts as defined by customer specifications
• Enter product related information into computer software system

Who we are looking for

• You have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have CNC experience (a plus)
• You have experience with using and calibrating measurement instruments such as calipers and micrometers
• You are able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• You have finger/hand dexterity in order to handle small fragile parts

Your Key Accountabilities

• Executes assigned tasks in General Production following standard operating procedures and safety/quality requirements.
• Maintains accuracy and completeness of records, documentation, and transactions in line with controls.
• Recognizes issues or inconsistencies and supports the continuous improvement of work procedures and instructions.
• Supports colleagues and responds to stakeholder requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records in line with policies and procedures.
• Escalates issues, risks, and deviations promptly to supervisor and follows through on corrective actions.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?