Sintering & Die Prep Technician

Heraeus; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Covantics seeks a production technician to set up, run production, document, and provide technical knowledge and product support internally.

The role requires mastering set-ups, maintenance, and operation of ceramic processing machines including sieving, mixing, form and tool build, and sintering equipment; participate in daily production meetings with OPS, management, and sales teams regarding product delivery and process quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years’ experience operating furnaces and presses.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of tooling.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds without strain.
• Must stand for several hours during main job functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to create/modify ceramic parts for direct sale to a customer or as a first step for the polishing process.
• Set up tools and forms for industrial machinery; interpret blueprints and calibrate equipment to meet specs.
• Follow strict safety regulations and a controlled sequence of functions and equipment programming.
• Act as Cell Lead; coordinate day-to-day activity and train team members on processes and safety.
• Be self-sufficient with minimal supervision; detect and correct program errors promptly.
• Load/unload castings and raw materials; calibrate calipers and micrometers; use other small tools.
• Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance on sintering machinery.
• Report progress to the production supervisor.

Skills

English fluency

Team leadership

Blueprint interpretation

Machining operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Blueprints

Job description

Heraeus Covantics seeks a production technician to set up, run production, document, and provide technical knowledge and product support internally.

The role requires mastering set-ups, maintenance, and operation of ceramic processing machines including sieving, mixing, form and tool build, and sintering equipment; participate in daily production meetings with OPS, management, and sales teams regarding product delivery and process quality.