Operations Technician Level 1

About the role

The Operations Technician Level 1 supports all aspects of the optical manufacturing process, including but not limited to coating, metrology, fabrication, parts cleaning and assembly, incoming and final inspection, data interpretation, and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team player supporting all shift work activities.
• Works within and across all operation/manufacturing departments as assigned, including but not limited to: Assembly, Cleaning, Coating, Fabrication, Final Quality Inspection, Marking, Metrology
• Follows instructions and procedures precisely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Handles fragile product & parts ranging in size from 1/4 inch to 24 inches and weight from less than 1 gram to over 50 pounds.
• Maintains housekeeping, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Performs product and machine inspection (chamber maintenance and wafer IQA).
• Analyzes data, reports abnormalities to appropriate person/department.
• Assembles fixtures, parts, tooling, calibrates tools/machines.
• Cleans product, parts, tooling, machines, work area.
• Adheres to Company quality policy, environmental policy, sustainability policy, and safety programs.
• Uses Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, e-mail, O365, etc.,) and other manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/management.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills; comfortable with machinery
• Basic math skills, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, including percentages and decimals; can understand basic geometric concepts e.g., angles and shapes
• Team oriented and driven to meet goals and improve processes
• Can multitask and work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-starter/works well alone and with limited supervision
• Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting, and executing detailed instructions, and short correspondence
• Skilled in writing simple, informational, and technical correspondence
• Familiar with quality, environmental, and safety programs/standards/regulations such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, CAL OSHA, and clean room requirements
• Familiar with lean manufacturing methods/tools (5-s, root cause analysis, continuous improvement cycle)
• Experienced and certified forklift driver

Physical Requirements

• Work within a manufacturing environment; moderate temperature and noise level, occasionally elevated
• Ability to remain in a seated or standing position for the duration of the scheduled shift, as required by job duties
• Ability to handle delicate optical components and precision tools with fine manual control while adhering to contamination control and handling protocols
• Ability to perform overhead and elevated tasks, including ladder work, requiring physical capability to maintain stability, reach, and control while adhering to safety standards
• Be able to work in various positions, including but not limited to, reaching, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods; be able to perform highly repetitive tasks with hands while standing or sitting for up to 10 hours
• Comfortable working with solvents, cleaning agents, lasers, sharp instruments, and high-temperature equipment, following all safety and part handling protocols
• Be able to work extended hours (overtime) when required
• Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Must be able to lift and/or move 35 pounds of weight on occasion
• Be able to wear a respirator, hairnet, face mask, gloves, and clean room suit when necessary