Secondary Operations Technician

OptiMIM; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA or PPO)

401k with employer match

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Oregon Leave

Life insurance

Job summary

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company in Wilsonville, Oregon, is seeking a dayshift Technician in our Secondary Operations department to support the injection molding process. You will set up tooling, prepare machines, and troubleshoot production equipment, with data collection and training responsibilities on automation and CNC systems.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, basic computer/PLC knowledge, and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Basic to moderate knowledge of computer and PLCs.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and supporting automation and tooling as needed.
• Performing equipment setups as directed.
• Supporting maintenance systems and performing activities as needed.
• Working with maintenance and process engineering to troubleshoot and repair system failures.
• Collecting and entering data to support procedures and engineering tests.
• Assisting and training employees on using technical equipment (Automation, CNC and other machines).
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

PLC knowledge

English communication

Tools

CNC machines

Automation equipment

Job description

OptiMIM, a Form Technologies Company, uses state-of-the-art metal injection molding technology to create high performing small precision metal components to almost any level of complexity and at virtually any volume. Learn more about our process here: https://www.optimim.com/

We are currently recruiting a dayshift Technician in our Secondary Operations department. If you are mechanically-inclined (automotive, small engine, or loves to take things apart and put them back together, etc.), can use hand tools (wrench, torque wrench, etc.) and seeking to learn a new trade or hone your existing skills, OptiMIM just may be a fit for you!

Our Technicians conduct tooling set-ups, including tool installation, and machine preparation to support the injection molding process. Activities include troubleshooting and resolution of production problems and monitors product quality and process productivity.

Duties Include

• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment (including replacing cutting tools, adjusting machine settings and supporting automation) as needed. (40%)
• Performing equipment setups as directed. (15%)
• Supporting the maintenance systems and perform activities as needed. (15%)
• Working with maintenance and process engineering to troubleshoot and repair system failures. (10%)
• Collecting and entering data as needed to support procedures and engineering tests. (5%)
• Assisting & training employees on using technical equipment (Automation, CNC and other machines). (5%)
• Other duties as required. (10%)

Requirements

• Basic to moderate knowledge of computer and PLCs.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills with the ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Able to frequently stand and walk the production floor throughout the shift
• Able to frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Able to push and pull tools as well as bend and pivot to change equipment
• Able to kneel, move and rearrange items on production floor such as cables and cords
• Must be able to climb foot stool or ladder to work on top of large pieces of equipment

Wage: Entry-wage $20.00 on up, DOE

Schedule: Four 10s, dayshift, choice of Mon‑Thurs or Tues‑Fri.

Benefits : Medical (HSA or PPO), generous HSA contribution, Rx, dental, vision, Paid Oregon Leave, group life, dependent life, whole life, AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, FSA, LegalShield, transit pass gift card program, tuition reimbursement, and 401k with generous employer match.

PTO: 40 hours of Sick time, 80 hours of PTO, and 80 hours of (designated) holiday pay. Five weeks total.

OptiMIM promotes a drug free work environment through the use of pre-employment drug testing. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability & any other characteristic protected by law. Employees must be a US Person as defined by ITAR.