Production Technician (PTE-0726

Production Technician

Solid Sealing Technology, a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, designs and manufactures precision electrical components used in industrial, medical, and research applications around the globe. Our products support cutting-edge technologies found in energy storage systems, MRI machines, and particle accelerators. Our components have even gone to Mars. NASA's Mars InSight Mission uses parts manufactured right here in Watervliet, NY.

The Production Technician supports ceramic manufacturing operations by setting up and operating process equipment, performing established production procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), and assisting engineers with process development, validation, and continuous improvement activities. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, this position helps ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards while developing technical knowledge of ceramic manufacturing processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates product movement through production operations, including Furnace, Cleaning, Leak Test, and other manufacturing processes.
• Cross trains in multiple production processes and provides support to other departments as needed.
• Reads drawings, work instructions, and referenced documentation to determine requirements.
• Completes assignments on schedule while meeting or exceeding quality requirements.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and helps resolve issues within job scope on equipment, fixtures, and/or products; uses precision instruments (e.g. micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.) to make applicable adjustments.
• Assists Engineers with process development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Moves products to the next stage of production in accordance with work instructions.
• Records completion of work steps, rework, and scrap transactions in computer system.
• Assists Engineering efforts with prototype builds, new product evaluations, engineering documentation, and other technical support activities, as required.
• Supports cost reduction efforts by preventing waste and reducing scrap costs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements/regulations and best practices.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Continuously identifies opportunities for improvement (OFI); suggests ways to improve processes; may provide input for fixture design/improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.