Process Engineering Technician

Company Description

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc. produces and markets net‑shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide, including specialty alloys, non‑ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating, and mining. The proprietary Blasch Process forms net‑shape and near‑net‑shape ceramic parts with attractive physical properties that cannot be achieved with other ceramic technologies.

Position Overview

The Process Engineering Technician implements process control methods and tools in production for both existing and newly designed ceramic components, creates and edits work instructions, and supports process development to improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Implement process control methods and tools in production for existing and newly designed ceramic components.
• Create and edit work instructions related to the processing of new and existing ceramic components.
• Work on process development efforts to improve quality and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
• Assist in process development for new compositions during scale‑up from laboratory to manufacturing.
• Serve as a source of information for manufacturing personnel regarding processing of new and existing materials and components.
• Participate in investigation of quality issues by assisting with process challenges and improvements.
• Develop specific test and measurement requirements, carry them out, and report results.
• Follow detailed test plans and propose modifications based on data for specific projects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and use measurement equipment.
• Identify and measure critical characteristics and dimensions.
• Strong interaction and teamwork skills within and across functional departments.
• Motivation to learn new technical skills, seek challenges, and ensure process adherence through collaboration with operators and leads.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Willingness to learn and use software associated with measurement tools.
• Ability to report results in a technical format using averages, means, etc.

Work Environment

While performing duties, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level can be loud.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular talking or hearing, frequent standing, walking, using hands or fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lb and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lb.

Schedule

Full‑time position, Monday through Friday. Shift options: 1st shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm), 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm), or 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am). Occasional Saturday/Sunday hours may be required.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Pay

Wage range: $20‑$24 per hour (Non‑Exempt).

Benefits

• Solid company in business for over 45 years.
• Consistent growth over the life of the company.
• Open‑book company – information shared with all diverse team members.
• All full‑time employees are bonus eligible.
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Health insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, company‑matched HSA, and company‑matched 401(k).

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or GED.
• Desire and willingness to learn, during a predetermined probation period, the minimum skills required to meet and maintain acceptable quality and productivity standards.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team taking direction from leadership, trainers, engineering staff, or management.
• Mechanical aptitude utilizing hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work instructions and documented process cards with special instructions.
• Visual ability to identify voids, cracks, and deformations on all surfaces of formed parts.
• Ability to lift 50 lb unassisted.

Preferred Education and Experience

• One or more years of ceramic manufacturing experience, or
• Two or more years of continuous employment in a non‑assembly line manufacturing environment.