Production Technician (Gel)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking a Production Technician to inspect gels and components for quality assurance. The role involves using various inspection tools, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Join a team that values integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in similar testing/inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect gels, oils, components, and materials for conformance to specifications.
• Perform inspections, documentation, and reporting.
• Coordinate final testing of products.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Oral/Written Communication

Teamwork

Quality

Dependability

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

This Houston based position will work closely with production to inspect gels, oils, components, and materials for conformance to specification. Performs inspections, documentation and reporting, and assists with coordination of final testing of products as assigned.

Detailed Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Request and analyze gel component samples to calculate appropriate formulations and mix ratios.
• Communicate lot mix ratios and cross mix rations to component suppliers to enable the manufacture of product to meet performance specifications.
• Utilize a variety of inspection and measurement tools and equipment (calipers, scales, moisture meter, density meter, penetrometer, viscometer, etc.) in the performance of inspection and measurement duties.
• Identify all gels, and other materials requiring inspection and prioritize based on guidance from Operations Manager.
• Inspect, audit and report on materials, processes and products using test equipment and approved techniques to ensure conformance with Teledyne’s quality standards.
• Inspect/test first articles, mixtures, cured product, and assemblies.
• Visually examine articles for defects and perform prescribed assessment of articles.
• Prepare non-conformance reports for non-conforming materials.
• Ensure materials that do not meet requirements are identified and segregated to prevent inadvertent use.
• Coordinate with Production to perform in-process and final testing of products as assigned.
• Document inspection and test results.
• Perform validation of reference item/standards at prescribed intervals.
• Participate in quality system documents and forms creation.
• Assist in the maintenance & calibration of test equipment.
• Maintain, catalog, organize and dispose of samples retained for future reference and verification.
• Perform housekeeping and clean-up tasks as required.
• Perform all other duties requested, directed, or assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data;
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Oral/Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Records Data; Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly. Ability to work with cable oils, gels, and other filler materials.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed
  
  

Requirements

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 And/or Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in similar testing/inspection.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Other Qualifications

U.S. Person for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data

ITAR regulations dictate that information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be shared with US Persons unless authorization from the Department of State is received or a special exemption is used.

A "U.S. person" can be

• A U.S. citizen;
• A permanent resident who does not work for a foreign company, a foreign government, or a foreign governmental agency/organization;
• A political asylee;
• A part of the U.S. government, or
• A corporation, business, organization, or group that is incorporated in the United States under U.S. law.
  
  

A foreign person is any person who is not a lawful permanent resident of the US and includes foreign governments and organizations

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Software Development

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