Specialist II

Airmar Technology Corp.; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Airmar Technology Corp. is seeking a manufacturing associate in Milford, NH to perform encapsulation, molding, and marport tasks. You will prepare molds, run lathes, read blueprints, and measure parts while following SOPs and BOMs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and consistent quality in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include material handling, equipment maintenance, and documentation. A strong candidate will have basic math, computer skills, and the ability to follow detailed

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required or 1-2 years related experience.
• 1-2 years related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a lathe.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks from detailed instructions and standard procedures.
• Ability to use standard measuring devices (micrometers, verniers, calipers, comparators, CMM, gauges).
• Ability to read two-dimensional blueprints.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Encapsulation: determine encapsulant type per BOM, prep/assemble molds, follow startup/shutdown procedures.
• Encapsulation: perform fills, hand mix material, replenish materials, monitor vacuum, perform PM for safety and performance.
• Molding: follow safety regs, startup/troubleshoot molded parts, install/adjust plastic injection molds, inspect parts, store molds, remove gates, document work.
• Marport (Encapsulation and Machining): obtain work instructions, prepare encapsulation molds, follow startup/shutdown procedures, check urethane levels, monitor vacuum, perform PM, maintain molds, measure dimensions for lamination, set up lathe, machine/transducer work, verify with Vernier calipers, maintain WIP.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring devices

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Lathe operation

Education

High school education or equivalent

1-2 years related work experience

Tools

Lathe

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

• In accordance with all applicable work instructions and SOP’s, perform all relevant tasks for Either Encapsulation, Molding or Marport
• Demonstrates & maintains competency, productivity, and quality levels for their respective department.
• This is defined by the department Skills matrix and verified by the department Supervisor and/or Team Lead(s).
• Note: Similar or additional skills obtained from other departments may be factored into this requirement.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or equivalent experience or 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate a lathe.
• Ability to perform repetitive or routine duties working from detailed instructions and under standard procedures.
• Ability to use standard measuring devices, i.e. micrometers, verniers, calipers, comparators, CMM, thickness and depth gauges.
• Ability to read two-dimensional blueprints.
• Interacts positively as a team member with co-workers and supervision.
• Basic math ability required.
• Basic computer skills.

DUTIES/RESPONSBILITIES:

Encapsulation

• Determines what type of encapsulant is required for the scheduled product per BOM.
• Preps and assemble molds and fixtures for each product.
• Ensures machine and equipment start up and shut down procedures are followed.
• Conduct encapsulation fills for each product family in accordance with the applicable work instructions and BOM’s.
• Hand mixes encapsulant material as required for specific product lines.
• Perform material replenishment as required.
• Perform and monitor material vacuum draws.
• Perform entry level equipment P.M. to ensure maximum safety and performance.

Molding

• While performing job requirements, observes all safety regulations including personal protective equipment applicable to the use of electrical tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Machine startup and ability to trouble shoot problems with molded parts.
• Configures and installs plastic injection molds with supplied settings according to schedule.
• Produces accurate number of molded parts and inspects injection molded parts in accordance with inspection procedures.
• Responsible for proper storage of molds and maintains accurate documentation.
• Manually removes gates from plastic parts.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Moves material as necessary in performance of duties.
• Performs other related duties as may be required or directed.
• Able to interact positively as a team member with co-workers and supervision.

Marport
(Encapsulation and Machining)

• Obtains work instructions, BOMs and prints from IFS.
• Preps and assemble encapsulation molds and fixtures for each product as required.
• Ensures machine and equipment start up and shut down procedures are followed.
• Checks urethane levels in tanks daily and perform material replenishment as required.
• Perform and monitor material vacuum draws.
• Perform entry level equipment P.M. to ensure maximum safety and performance.
• Responsible for proper storage and cleaning of molds.
• Measure and mark dimensions to lay out stock for machining lamination.
• Set up operating and maintaining a lathe.
• Machining transducer on the lathe.
• Verify measurements using vernier calipers.
• Maintain encapsulation and Lamination WIP.