Crystals Powder Processing Technician I

About the role

Follow all PCB procedures and forms in compliance to ISO 9001. Both independently and under direct supervision, perform a variety of production tasks that require the ability to follow written/verbal instructions and a thorough knowledge of techniques, materials, tools, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Refer to drawings, routers, and procedures to perform various chemical and ceramic powder processing operations, such as:
  • Weighing of raw chemicals
  • Batch mixing
  • Calcination, powder drying, or high temperature powder and pressed ceramic processing
  • Ceramic powder milling
  • Performing density and viscosity measurements and particle size analysis
  • Operating and maintaining processing equipment such as blending machines and furnaces
  • Spray drying or granulation
  • Mechanical die pressing of ceramic powder
  • Tooling set up and maintenance
• Perform in-process inspection and testing of products, record data as required.
• Learn and use microscope, basic tools, fine hand tools, scales, micrometers, and various processing and test equipment.
• Responsible for simple set ups, operation, and cleaning of various equipment per procedure. May operate mixer, ball mill, press, hot plate, dust control systems, spray dryer, oven, furnace, hoist, dolly, lifting aids, and other equipment as needed.
• Show commitment to quality and total customer satisfaction through dedicating skills to achieve zero defect status and work with engineering to support continuous improvement projects.
• Provide information to department leadership and co-workers to positively affect quality and output.
• Follow established procedures with respect to workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Responsible for following company hazardous waste management procedures for hazardous wastes routinely generated through manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized working area, and follow established department cleaning requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation of the department and PCB.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience handling small parts with tweezers and using a microscope is preferred.
• Basic math skills, understanding of units of measure, basic computer skills, and good documentation, time management, and communication skills are beneficial.

Physical Demands

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.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.