Manufacturing Technician

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Full‑Time in Thornton, CO – Ops

Forge Nano Inc. is a fast‑growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano‑scale coatings across a wide range of markets. Forge Nano is seeking a Manufacturing Technician‑I to join their Manufacturing Team. This position covers a broad range of duties, including assembling new generation Atomic Layer Deposition equipment, testing equipment, completing documentation, providing continuous improvements, and helping with facility tasks.

The Manufacturing Technician‑I should be prepared to work in a fast‑paced development and prototyping environment. The role requires a detail‑oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary manufacturing team.

• Assemble ALD coating equipment (object, powder or semiconductor wafer coating systems)
• Perform detailed assembly tasks including wiring, valve manifold assembly, riveting, and sensitive instrumentation installation
• Develop skills in tube bending, vacuum fittings, and process connections
• Follow necessary documentation for procedures, processes, and best‑known‑methods including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and completing relevant checklists
• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying bill of materials and P&IDs. Gather parts, sub‑assemblies, tools, and materials. Position and secure components per print location. Verify specifications by measuring completed component
• Operate equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assist senior technicians in routine tasks
• Perform general housekeeping, maintenance and organization of the production, machine shop, and warehouse areas
• Support facility maintenance and improvements, such as hanging ductwork, routing tubing, etc.
• Maintain a safe work environment and stay OSHA compliant with relevant safety training

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or better
• Experience with hand tools and precision instruments
• Experience with Office Products:
  Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• 2‑4+ years in Manufacturing Environment; experience with vacuum equipment, industrial automation, and industrial fabrication processes desirable

Work will predominantly be in a manufacturing or office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be around or handling hazardous chemicals, and powders  employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat, and in the plant a hard hat. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

No travel is expected to be required for this position.

• $22–27 per hour
• Eligible for overtime with manager approval
• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) plan

Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.