Manufacturing Tech

About the role

Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with technicians and engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.

Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.

Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

• Required to work hands-on the deposition of material using tools and work instructions.
• Required to work hands-on the lab equipment and configure the modules to the requested customer configuration.
• Required to follow all work instructions, procedures and processes, including equipment and tooling.
• Required to follow all safety and emergency procedures and protocol.
• Performs necessary calculations and input precise data.
• Works on assignments requiring considerable judgement and initiative.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training.
• Accumulated 5 or more years of manufacturing-related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow assembly documents in their entirety.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with hand and machine tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift +/- 25 lbs. (using the necessary equipment if needed).
• Knowledge of ESD practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software (word, excel).
• Display high attention to detail.
• Understand beginning to end process flow/knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment or process errors.
• Ability to adjust equipment to achieve desired requirements.
• A good understanding of Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical systems.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, utilizing time wisely.
• Ability to work under frequent changing priorities and deadlines.
• To take daily notes on production process.
• To work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
• 401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 per year.

Schedule

Full-time position.