About us

Valaurum sells the smallest verifiable unit of gold available on the world market, the Aurum®. We use cutting-edge technology to bring precious metal ownership into the twenty-first century, with leading security features and the denominations needed for everyday transactions. Our mission is to democratize precious metal ownership by providing an affordable, beautiful, secure standard for gold. Valaurum creates legal tender currency, collectibles, and commemorative documents with intrinsic value. Valaurum, Inc. has a world-wide exclusive license for this innovative proprietary technology, which is protected by US and international patents.

Position summary
We are looking for a highly capable coating machine operator to join our business's production division. You will be operating the vacuum coater machine, documenting production information, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. Our ideal candidate will have thin film, web-based vacuum coating experience but we are open to training the right person. This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager, Thin Films. The hours for second shift are 1:15pm-9:45pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned product manufacturing and assembly tasks.
• Conduct quality checks on the functionality of parts and components
• Optimize production efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings as needed. Performing minor repairs and reporting breakdowns in a timely manner
• Keeping equipment maintenance logs, as well as maintaining a safe and tidy work environment Updating productivity records and writing incident reports, if relevant
• Collaborating with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Complying with internal policies and industry regulations
• Perform necessary clean-outs as needed.
• Detect and report defective or questionable material, product, and/or conditions to the department manager.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job.
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety.
• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others when operating equipment and/or performing job functions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements or equivalent experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Candidate must possess a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) certification, Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree, OR equivalent military training, OR experienced candidates with 1 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in performing quality control procedures and meeting production standards.
• Working knowledge of computers and office software.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Great communication and collaboration skills.
• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Can work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Current driver’s license

Preferred experience
Proficient in Microsoft applications with strong emphasis on Excel
Technical writing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Location
North Portland, OR

Salary and Benefits
$28-32 hourly, overtime eligible
PTO and holiday pay
Health insurance
401k with employer match

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is inside an industrial manufacturing facility. The employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Note: This position requires that you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation for religion or a health-related need.

Valaurum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR (Required)

Work Location: In person