Production Technician I

CoorsTek, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Production Technician I to support the production of high quality ceramic powders and analyze processes.

You will communicate technical issues, assist engineers, perform basic testing, and help maintain records; you may work different shifts and set up machines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in AMP processes or lab work.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Controls and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates technical issues, process and material deviations and equipment challenges to all pertinent personnel.
• May work with engineering to resolve technical issues.
• Performs shrinkage/characterization testing (moisture, slip weight, viscosity).
• Identifies and suggests solutions to improve quality, reduce cycle time and costs.
• Assists in analyzing and troubleshooting systems, processes, or equipment.

Job description

It’s exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We’re committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Production Technician I

Responsible for analyzing processes and projects in the production of high quality ceramic powders.

• Communicates technical issues, process and material deviations and equipment challenges in a timely manner to all pertinent personnel (operator, technicians and/or management team members)
• May work with engineering to resolve technical issues.
• Performs shrinkage/characterization testing (i.e. moisture, slip weight, viscosity).
• Identifies and suggests innovative solutions to improve quality, decrease cycle time, and reduce costs.
• Appropriately interprets and responds to basic SPC control charts and simple capability studies for processes that require the use and application of basic statistical software.
• Assists in analyzing/troubleshooting systems, processes, product or equipment against the desired results.
• Proficient in utilizing manufacturing computer to accurately gather and maintain specified records of technical data.
• Performs computations, plots data, or draws curves, graphs and charts.
• May set up production machines and test equipment.
• Utilizes higher math skills to calculate surfaces, volumes, weights, densities and various other measures.
• Acts as a quality gatekeeper between Engineering and Production to assure all processes are properly followed and materials are manufactured to defined requirements.
• Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned.
• May work any and all shifts/days as required.

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in AMP processes, lab experience or demonstrated ability.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate language and math skills.
• Basic understanding and practical application of Statistical Process Controls
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds

Target Hiring Range

: USD 17.00 - USD 21.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you’ll enjoy your career with us!