Precision Assembly​/Test Technician

Precision Assembly/Test Technician Summary

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 an Assembly/Test Technician 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 Assembly/Test Technician should be prepared to work in a fast-paced development and prototyping environment. The role requires a detailed oriented individual who is comfortable working with an interdisciplinary manufacturing team.

The Assembly/Test Technician may be responsible for tasks and skills such as (non-exhaustive):

• Assembly of semiconductor and object coating process valves (pneumatic and electric actuated)
• Extreme attention to Detail, and Hygiene
• Perform tasks such as drilling, sanding, reaming, polishing, and tapping; use precision measuring instruments to specified tolerance.
• 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).
• Actively collaborate with other departments to ensure continuous improvement of processes and products.
• Work with engineering team to design, develop, and implement fixtures for valve manufacturing
• Cleanroom experience with associated handling of contamination-sensitive components and required cleaning techniques with microscope inspection.
• Work directly with management to determine, address, and document root cause of manufacturing defects/failures.
• Perform Quality, function, accuracy, and leak tests, then document results.
• Routinely check and perform calibration of sensitive instrumentation
• Maintain inventory, and serial number archives
• Assisting senior technicians in routine tasks
• Maintain a safe work environment and staying OSHA compliant with relevant safety training

• Associate’s degree “≥” or Trade School Equivalent
• Experience with hand tools and precision instruments
• Experience with Office Products:
  Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Experience with techniques, guidelines, policies and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Applicable Experience in a STEM Field
• 5+ years in Machining, Assembly or Manufacturing Environment

Work will predominately 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.

• Compensation: $28.85 - $33.65 per hour
• Eligible for overtime with manager approval
• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) plan.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Experience with vacuum equipment, industrial automation, and industrial fabrication processes are all desirable skillsets.