Tool and Fixture Technician - 1st Shift

Albright Silicone, a Division of EPTAM Precision is looking for a Tool and Fixture Technician to join our Team in Leominster, MA. Join us as we create devices being used in all facets of the medical industry. Our parts are seen in the following areas including; biopharma, molecular diagnostics, robotic assisted surgeries, implantable devices, and much more. We look forward to sharing more about how we help the world around us.

We offer comprehensive injection molding solutions. We are focused on supporting the complete product lifecycle. providing rapid prototyping, tool development, validation, production molding, and automated secondary operations for our customers. Our experienced team ensures high quality and efficient operations in compliance with ISO 13485:2016 Standards.

EPTAM Solutions, our parent company with locations nationwide is at the Heart of Manufacturing. We recognize our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep.

Join our incredible team at any one of our locations and reap the benefits of an employee focused company.

We excel at what we do for our customers, our employees, and the world.

Benefits Include:

• Professional Development/On the Job Training
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Clean, Friendly, Safe Work Environment
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay/Merit Increases
• 401K w/Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Tool and Fixture Technician is primarily responsible for the following:

• Completing all tooling and fixturing requirements on various pieces of equipment to meet production requirements.
• Lends support and guidance with set-up challenges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete complex set-ups of equipment to prepare fixtures and tooling in a timely and efficient manner to production requirements.
• Make suggestions regarding tooling, fixtures, etc. to increase efficiency and provide ideas to improve operations.
• Develop, create, repair, and/or re-sharpen production tooling, as needed.
• Implement secondary changes to purchased tools to align with requirements.
• Create fixtures from scratch, replicate existing ones, or rework current/purchased fixtures.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Perform tasks and projects as needed to support production and/or maintenance.
• Perform inspection for dimensions of fixtures, tooling, and produced parts.
• Follow specifications and procedures for manufacturing, i.e., work orders, operator instructions and set-up notes.
• Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond receiving instructions. Can get along with co-workers or peers and respond appropriately to feedback from a supervisor in a professional manner.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identification of quality problems in materials and taking the initiative to correct.
• Load/feed machine as needed to produce finished product.
• Maintain production flow as required to meet established schedules.
• Perform in-process, reprocess, and/or rework inspection for dimensions of parts produced and maintain documentation required.
• Keep count of parts and maintain accurate records in ERP, as well as other supporting documentation.
• Follow specifications and procedures for manufacturing, i.e., work orders, operator instructions and set-up notes.
• Submit purchasing requests to the Engineering Manager or Purchasing Department, as needed.
• Maintain fixtures and special tooling.
• Provide accurate and complete turnover from shift to shift, when applicable.
• Good housekeeping, safe work ethics, and conducting self in a professional manner.
• Proper handling of all materials, parts, and equipment to prevent damage and loss of finished products.
• Represent the company, as required, during customer, internal and ISO audits, as well as FDA inspections.
• Understand the sensitivity of the data handled by systems under your control and take appropriate measures to protect it.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• EDUCATION: High School diploma, general education degree (GED) and/or trade school graduate preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: 3 year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment, setting up and operating manual and/or CNC equipment, equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted OR demonstrated ability to execute the Essential Functions for this position. Internships and PT experience acceptable.
• LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND/ REGISTRATIONS: None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including basic arithmetic and trigonometry.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, including understanding of GD&T, and use a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Proven strong problem-solving ability with attention to root cause.
• Maintains a personal and professional ‘continuous improvement’ mindset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, legible handwriting that meets GDP requirements, and good interpersonal skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, and Notepad.

ADP1460

ZZJ-260309-505

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Leominster, MA 01453 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30