Manufacturing Technician

Essential Function

Join the team at Silfex as a Manufacturing Technician and launch your career in high-tech production!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate machines that support the Silfex manufacturing and finishing processes
• Learn and perform 5S in and around work area by enacting lock out/tag out
• Develop proficiency in 1–2 designated processes through hands-on training and experience
• Learn and apply Silfex policies and procedures to perform routine tasks effectively and safely
• Follow all material handling requirements to ensure quality of product and equipment
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, follow all work instructions, setup sheets and process specifications
• Record quality and production data accurately and promptly in batch records, ERP systems, and productivity or quality logs
• Ensure cleanliness of the area and perform general and routine housekeeping tasks
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly by performing routine and minor maintenance. Initiate maintenance work orders when necessary to support operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain competency in basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Culture

• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do
• Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management
• Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex
• Aid in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S
• Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities
• Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area
• Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• 0-1 year of manufacturing experience
• Ability and willingness to efficiently and effectively operate equipment in cleanroom apparel for 12-hour shifts and work safely around hazardous chemicals
• Basic proficiency in operating computers, including navigating software and web-based platform
• Basic proficiency in reading and interpreting assembly drawings, follow all work instructions, setup sheets and process specifications
• Basic proficiency in record keeping and maintaining quality and production data accurately and promptly in batch records, ERP systems, and productivity or quality logs
• Basic proficiency in ensuring cleanliness of the area and performing general and routine housekeeping tasks
• Basic proficiency in ensuring equipment is functioning properly by performing routine and minor maintenance. Initiate maintenance work orders when necessary to support operational efficiency
• Basic proficiency in developing and maintaining competency in basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Basic proficiency in developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate
• Basic proficiency in performing other duties and projects as assigned

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, talking or hearing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Regular exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Moderate noise levels
• Frequent exposure to cleanroom environments requiring the wearing of cleanroom gowns (including hood and mask) for the duration of a 12-hour shift on a regular basis and other PPE including respirator, acid PPE as needed

Shift

D Shift: 6pm - 6am ET