Sputter Operator

MADICO; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MADICO in Louisville, KY seeks a Machine Operator to run a sputter machine for metalized films. You will operate vacuum coaters, perform maintenance, and ensure documentation and safety compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing, ability to lift 30–50 pounds, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel. Day shift, Tue–Sat, with a focus on quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or vocational training preferred.
• 2-4 years in a manufacturing environment operating complex equipment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds occasionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload fixtured components from the coating machine to maintain production flow.
• General maintenance of ancillary equipment and tracking of spares; assist with scheduling.
• Work inside a deposition chamber and change targets to produce thin films.
• Monitor supplies and process gases to ensure availability.
• Fixturing of components as schedule demands.
• Interpret sputtering process variables to understand film quality.
• Maintain lot traceability, work orders, and housekeeping.
• Raise machining or quality issues with supervision or engineering support.
• Learn and work on multiple part numbers and departments.
• Participate in EHS programs to improve performance.
• Record daily production and provide detailed handover.
• Suggest Kaizen improvements and 5 Why problem solving.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville, KY 40219, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, This position is based in Louisville, KY, with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Job Summary

The experienced Machine Operator operates a sputter machine to make metalized films. This machine is one of the more complicated machines and does require an experienced machine operator. They are responsible for operation and general maintenance of vacuum coaters and tools by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading fixtured components from the coating machine to maintain production flow.
• General maintenance of ancillary equipment (vacuum pumps, power supplies, various gages) and keeping inventory of relevant critical spares. As well as tracking completed maintenance and assisting with the scheduling of upcoming maintenance.
• Working inside a deposition chamber, during maintenance as well as changing targets to produce different thin films.
• Monitoring and ensuring appropriate supplies or process gases are available.
• Fixturing of components as schedule demands.
• Interpreting variables associated with the sputtering process (atmospheric levels, gas pressures, electrical outputs, water flow) to understand the differences between a scenario that creates a healthy film and a poor one.
• Maintains lot traceability, work orders/travelers, and good housekeeping practices always.
• Quickly raises any machining or quality issues with appropriate supervision or engineering support.
• Ability to learn and work on a wide variety of part numbers and/or departments.
• Participates in local programs and initiatives to improve EHS performance.
• Accurately records daily production and provides detailed handover.
• May suggest areas for improvement to the production process e.g. complete kaizen suggestions and participate in 5 Why Investigation problem solving analysis.
• Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with business and OHSA standards as well as all legislative requirements.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and/or vocational training preferred.
• 2-4 Years in a manufacturing environment operating complex equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift 30-50 pounds.
• Employee stands for 6 hours or more in a given day and sits and walks intermittently.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills in order to optimize machine use with the ability to handle several assignments at one time.
• Ability to work on process problems that may contain variables to which the solution may not be clear at the time of the assignment.
• Must possess a personal commitment to safety and foster a culture of safety across the site.
• Possess strong communication skills across all levels of the company.
• Previous experience with vacuum systems.

Special Requirements

• At the option of VDI mgmt., persons hired as a Sputter Technician may be required to obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.