Coating Process Set Up Technician- Microscope Slides

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols, wear required PPE and actively promote a safe work culture.
• Prepare production lines and equipment for daily operations, ensuring all parameters are correctly set according to job specifications.
• Monitor production processes to maintain consistency, identify deviations, and make necessary adjustments to uphold product quality.
• Respond to and perform technical troubleshooting on production, automation equipment and processes to minimize downtime.
• Set up, operate and monitor glass production, finishing, and automation equipment to meet required standards for accuracy, appearance, and structural integrity of glass products.
• Adjust, calibrate, and maintain production and automation equipment to ensure optimal performance and product consistency.
• Document setup procedures, adjustments, and any process changes to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Perform basic in-process and end of shift maintenance tasks to ensure proper operational capability of production and automation equipment.
• Support routine maintenance efforts and report equipment concerns to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Measure and mix raw materials to create specific chemical mixtures according to formulas and batch sheets.
• Read, interpret, and execute production orders, process instructions, and machine parameter settings.
• Conduct quality inspections of raw materials and finished products to identify defects or deviations from specifications.
• Train and mentor team members to enhance technical capabilities.
• Manage production documentation, including creation and closure of work orders in ERP systems.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Calculate basic mathematical US standard to metric unit conversions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical degree or certifications, such as industrial machinery technology, manufacturing technology, industrial electronics, industrial automation, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or assembly line environment.
• Minimum 2 years operating complex production and/or automation equipment.
• Minimum 2 years experience in HMI touch screen control systems, automation, or precision manufacturing including machine set-up.
• Experience operating printing presses or similar machinery is beneficial.
• Experience in an ISO, FDA, or GMP registered facility is preferred.

• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English.
• Vision and hearing must be within or correctable to within normal range.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting production paperwork, labels, and computer files.
• Ability to read, measure, and adjust high precision gauging equipment, dials, and displays.
• Use of measuring devices including rulers, tape measures, calipers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, precision weighing scales, and graduated cylinders.
• Use of hand tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, screw drivers, and ratchets.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues independently.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and operate complex automation equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job including walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, and sitting for extended periods of time at a desk using a computer.
• Ability to periodically lift 50 lbs.
• Exposure to moderate machine noise levels.

Pay: $22.85-$28.56 DOE M-F with some weekend OT