Production Technician I

CoorsTek; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company-Matched 401K (USA)

HSA with Company Contribution

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Safety Programs

Performance-Based Bonuses

Job summary

CoorsTek is seeking a Production Technician I at our Oak Ridge, TN campus to help manufacture high-quality ceramic powders. You will analyze processes, communicate issues, and assist engineering to resolve technical challenges. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year in AMP processes or lab work, with basic math and statistics skills.

The position may require different shifts. This entry-level position offers hands-on training, exposure to SPC tools, and opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with AMP processes or lab work.
• Basic understanding of SPC and statistics.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes for quality ceramic powders.
• Communicate issues and deviations to operators and management.
• Support engineering to resolve technical problems.
• Perform shrinkage and characterization tests.
• Set up production equipment and collect data.
• Calculate dimensions, volumes, and densities as needed.
• Serve as quality gatekeeper between Engineering and Production.

Skills

AMP process experience

Lab experience

Basic statistics usage

Communication skills

Diversity collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze 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.

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!

About Us

Making the world measurably better...one person at a time. CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways. Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites. Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it! We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments. Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals. The key component to our success is our people. 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!