Finishing Technician

This is a finishing technician position in a factory specializing in the manufacturing of fused quartz products sold to customers in the semiconductor industry. The role reports directly to the Operations Manager of the assigned department.

• Load and process material and unload finished products.
• Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on quartz equipment.
• Process finished quartz material through a series of repetitive progressive operations.
• Perform quality sampling and inspections of material using micrometers, calipers, height gauges and/or other measuring devices.
• Segregate product as instructed.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain continuous melting, fusion, and baking quartz furnaces.
• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.
• Record quality data and maintain inventory consumptions and additives; keep accurate production and quality records.
• Follow standard operating procedures or manufacturing production instructions (MPI) and specifications or instructions of higher-level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Escalate and support revision when job safety or process instructions need to be updated, when necessary.
• Participate in 5S and problem‑solving events as required.
• Review and document accurate inventory amounts or cycle counts of applicable areas as required.
• Assist in repairs as necessary.
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner regarding self, co‑workers, and manufacturing systems.
• Wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each activity as required.
• Look out for team members to follow safety protocols and watch over team members to keep everyone safe.
• Escalate any hazards upon knowledge.
• Follow all attendance and mutual respect policies, and document work time correctly and accurately for self.
• Train and assist others.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 lbs. and push and pull 500 to 1500 lbs. using handling equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel and climb.
• Ability to reach at, below, or above shoulder level.
• Strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively and communicate/educate team in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to work with a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts and weekends.
• Must regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Skills and knowledge test required during interview process.

• 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated effective communication with others, influencing skills, and decision‑making ability.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, SAP, or other similar computer skills.

Hourly position in a typical manufacturing environment with a continuous operation schedule (24/7). Shift assignment is based on business needs after training. The work area will be clean and orderly; employees are expected to keep the area clean and use proper PPE.

• Hourly Rate: $25.13 with progression steps every 6 months until the top rate.
• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic and voluntary life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.