Technical Support​/ Mechanical Processing Technician

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Technical Support/ Mechanical Processing Technician

Location(s): Rockford, TN

Overview: An entry-level, temporary position (6 to 12 months) supporting mechanical material processing activities.

• Cutting, polishing, and epoxy bonding of materials
• Operating mechanical processing equipment and power tools
• Learning manufacturing and material processing techniques
• Supporting R&D and production-related activities

• No extensive experience required
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Experience using tools, saws, polishers, or machinery is beneficial
• Bachelor's degree is not required

Position Summary We are seeking a temporary Technical Support Specialist to support day-to-day mechanical processing and production operations for detector materials used in PET molecular imaging applications. The role is intended for a hands-on production environment and requires daily operation of manufacturing equipment, adherence to process instructions, accurate documentation, and strong commitment to safety, quality, and work ethics.

The position supports potential conversion to full-time employment within one year. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, comfortable working on the production floor, and willing to learn specialized mechanical processing steps used in large-volume manufacturing.

• Operate production equipment on a daily basis to support mechanical processing and large-volume manufacturing activities.
• Perform cutting, sectioning, and shaping operations using wire saws, , OD saws, and related production tools.
• Support grinding, polishing, surface finishing, and post-processing of materials according to approved procedures.
• Prepare, load, unload, clean, and maintain equipment and work areas to ensure safe and repeatable production flow.
• Follow manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection requirements, and process-control expectations.
• Track samples, record process parameters, document deviations, and maintain accurate production records.
• Work closely with process engineering, production, quality, and R&D teams to support process improvements, troubleshooting, and transfer of improved methods into routine manufacturing.
• Follow EHS requirements, PPEr rules, material-handling procedures, and housekeeping standards in a production environment.

• Hands-on experience or strong willingness to work in a production, manufacturing, machine-shop, laboratory, or technical processing environment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely, follow detailed procedures, and maintain consistent attention to quality.
• Good mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to perform repetitive precision-processing tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, commitment, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate issues promptly to supervisors or engineers.

• Experience with wire saws, , OD saws, grinding, polishing, lapping, cutting, surface finishing, or precision sample preparation.
• Experience operating or supporting characterization equipment, optical inspection, dimensional inspection, or related measurement tools.
• Familiarity with production documentation, sample tracking, EHS practices, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

This temporary position supports a potential conversion to full-time employment within a one-year time frame. Conversion will depend on performance, reliability, ability to independently support day-to-day manufacturing operations, commitment to safety and quality, and business needs. Retaining a trained production support specialist would help preserve process knowledge, improve manufacturing continuity, and strengthen execution of scintillator material production.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.