Operator Technician

PAC is a leading global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and process environments in hydrocarbon processing industries. Customers choose PAC’s instruments to provide the cutting-edge technology required to maintain regulatory compliance and to improve productivity.

Under direct supervision, loads and operates polishing equipment and performs light mechanical assembly of heater tube products using hand tools, fixtures, and documented work instructions. Verifies part condition against defined quality standards and completes required production documentation.

• Load, operate, and unload polishing equipment in accordance with established work instructions and process parameters.
• Perform light mechanical assembly of heater tube products using hand tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Deburr, clean, and prepare parts for downstream operations.
• Verify part condition and dimensions using basic measuring instruments and visual finish standards; record inspection results as required.
• Complete production documentation, travelers, and labor reporting accurately and on time.
• Stage, handle, and package finished assemblies for transfer or shipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Report quality discrepancies, equipment issues, and material shortages to the Supervisor, and make constructive suggestions to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Respond to change productively and perform other duties as assigned.

• (U.S.) High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing, assembly, or hands-on mechanical experience preferred; no minimum length of experience required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

• Ability to use common hand tools and basic measuring instruments.
• Ability to follow established routines, prioritize assigned tasks, and work productively with limited direct oversight once trained.

• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, manuals, and safety data sheets common to a production environment.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus sufficient to inspect part condition and surface finish.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

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