What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing & Inventory Technician position at BioPhase Solutions?
BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for the Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Manufacturing & Inventory Technician to work for a Salt Lake City area technology company.
Pay Rate: $24-25/hour
Contract: 4-5 months
Summary:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing & Inventory Technician to support their latest aircraft. This is a full-time, temporary contract position expected to last approximately four to five months.
The primary responsibilities of this position will be propeller manufacturing and PCB quality control. Depending on operational needs, up to 50% of the role will involve manufacturing and balancing aircraft propellers, and up to 50% will involve inspecting, preparing, and conformally coating printed circuit boards.
The technician will also provide support for additive manufacturing, laser cutting, shipping and receiving, and inventory management as workload permits. The exact distribution of responsibilities may change from week to week based on operational priorities.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, hands-on technical work and can consistently follow established manufacturing, quality, and documentation procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Manufacture aircraft propellers according to established work instructions and quality requirements.
- Assemble propeller components using approved materials, adhesives, tools, and fixtures.
- Perform soldering, adhesive application, surface preparation, and other processes required during propeller assembly.
- Inspect propellers for workmanship, damage, alignment, and manufacturing defects.
- Dynamically balance completed propellers to established acceptance criteria.
- Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming propellers, materials, or components.
- Maintain clean, organized, and FOD-controlled propeller work areas.
- Perform incoming and in-process inspections of printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
- Verify part numbers, revisions, quantities, configuration, and workmanship against applicable documentation.
- Inspect PCBAs for damaged components, soldering defects, contamination, foreign object debris, and other nonconformances.
- Handle PCBAs and electronic components using proper electrostatic discharge controls and approved handling practices.
- Clean and prepare PCBAs for conformal coating.
- Mask connectors, components, test points, and other designated coating keep-out areas.
- Apply, cure, and inspect conformal coating according to established work instructions and acceptance criteria.
- Verify coating coverage and workmanship before releasing completed PCBAs.
- Accurately document inspections, completed processing, and identified defects.
- Segregate and route nonconforming PCBAs for further review and disposition.
As workload permits, this position may also:
- Manufacture aircraft components using FDM and SLA 3D printers and a laser cutter.
- Set up equipment, load materials, monitor manufacturing jobs, and perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance.
- Remove supports, wash, cure, clean, and finish manufactured components.
- Inspect completed components for dimensional accuracy, surface defects, and overall conformance to requirements.
- Document completed manufacturing work and communicate equipment or quality issues.
Inventory and Material Control
- Help manage the parts and materials supporting company’s latest aircraft.
- Receive, label, organize, store, issue, and transfer components using company's inventory management system.
- Maintain accurate part numbers, quantities, storage locations, and material status.
- Support kitting and stage complete sets of components for aircraft builds and operational requirements.
- Perform cycle counts and help investigate inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain proper separation of conforming, nonconforming, quarantined, and work-in-process materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or material risks.
- Help improve inventory organization, labeling, storage, and material-flow processes.
Shipping and Receiving
- Receive incoming packages and verify their contents against packing slips, purchase orders, and other receiving documentation.
- Inspect shipments for damage, incorrect quantities, labeling problems, or missing documentation.
- Route received materials to quality inspection, inventory storage, or the appropriate team.
- Package aircraft components, electronics, tools, and other equipment for shipment.
- Prepare packing slips, shipping labels, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate carrier pickups and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
General Operational Support
- Follow established work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized, and FOD-controlled manufacturing, inventory, and shipping work areas.
- Properly use required personal protective equipment.
- Communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, material shortages, and process problems promptly.
- Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Support additional manufacturing, quality, inventory, kitting, and logistics tasks as operational priorities change.
Experience/Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, inventory, shipping and receiving, electronics, or another hands-on technical environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, equipment, adhesives, and detailed manufacturing processes.
- Ability to follow written work instructions and consistently complete repetitive, detail-oriented tasks.
- Strong attention to part numbers, quantities, revisions, measurements, workmanship, and documentation.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, manufacturing, and shipping software.
- Effective communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a fast-moving, collaborative team.
- Willingness to move between manufacturing, quality, inventory, and logistics responsibilities as priorities change.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Please send resumes to idan@biophaseinc.com and visit our website at www.biophaseinc.com for additional job opportunities!!!
Salary : $24 - $25