Dimension Control Tech -Shift (Tue-Fri - 1st wk /Wed-Sat 2nd wk - Hrs - 5:00am-3:30pm)

Date Posted:12-12 -2025

Date Removed: 12-19-2025

Position: Dimension Control Technician

Department: Material Control

Pay Grade: NE07

Shift: Tue-Fri - 1st wk/Wed-Sat - 2nd wk - 5:00a-5:30p

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• You must be on your current job for one (1) year if your job grade is 7 or lower.
• You must be in your current job for a minimum of two (2) years for job grades 8 or higher due to the more technical nature of the jobs.
• No disciplinary actions within the last year (low level points warnings may be waived if there are special circumstances that can be, or are, documented).
• Meet the minimum requirements of the open job description.
• Completion of the current learner’s assessment and other training requirements.
• Completed Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).
  
  

Members should be mindful of the shift, area, and job duties before applying for a job so as not to risk a six-month waiting period to apply for a future opportunity. The members should carefully consider all these factors to avoid rejecting a job offer.

JOB TITLE: Dimension Control Technician JOB GRADE: NE07

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt DEPARTMENT NAME: Process & Technology

DEPARTMENT CODE: QCT-Quality Control Team REPORTS TO: Supervisor

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I. Position Summary

Performs shrinkage control sampling and testing. And process pellets from powder for shrinkage measurements. These are integral support functions in the efficient manufacturing of ceramic products that meet the required specifications & quality standards. Assembles, repairs and controls cradles that are used in the extrusion process.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

Shrinkage Control:

• Obtain one subgroup (3 pieces) of green Honey Ceram samples from each available extruder line, and one subgroup of STs for each kiln cycle.
• Marking and measuring them for each kiln cycle daily.
• Shrinkage setting shall be reviewed after the subgroup has run for each of the kiln cycle’s shrinkage results.
• Evaluate Results. After the fire body subgroup has been measured and the results are in the Infinity charts, review the results to ensure that it meets the criteria.
• Additional Measurements on Contour Machine are needed when the parts are not met. Measure the subgroup on Material Control’s Contour machine and the Technical Leader and/or Supervisor will compare the results against the customer’s specification.
• If the samples meet customer’s specification, then send the samples to Material Control for additional testing. Evaluation is complete.
• If the samples fail to meet the customer’s specification, then hold the samples for further analysis.
• Obtain incoming honey cream from Japan; measure on optibel.
• Process pellets from powder for shrinkage measurements on the Contour Machine.
• Recognize defects in production; Hensy-color, Tatagire-Cracks, Tamen-Face cracks.
  
  

Cradle Control:

• Checks cradles by visually inspecting and touching for damages such as burrs, bubbles, frayed
  
  

corners, loose bumpers, etc.

• Inspects cradles using micrometers, calipers and other measuring devices.
• Operates HAAS CNC Mill, hot cutting knife, and hot wire cutting machine.
• Checks inventories to ensure that sufficient supplies are available for upcoming product runs; notifies supervisor if materials need to be ordered.
• Assembles and repairs cradles, bumpers and screws.
• Enter data into company’s information systems: Infinity, spreadsheets, etc.
• Uses caution when using cutting instruments; uses proper lifting techniques.
• Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed.
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
  
  

Iii. Supervisory Responsibilities

• The job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Iv. Required Competencies

• Customer Focus; Environmental Awareness and Compliance; Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills; Integrity and Accountability; Organizational Awareness; Respect and Humility; Safety Orientation; Teamwork.
• REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Required Education and/or Experience
• Must be able to successfully complete all required job training
• High school diploma or GED.
• 6-month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent
• CRC Bronze or above
• Certified Production Technician program completion (preferred)
• Computer experience necessary: Excel, Infinity, etc.
• Mush have high level of craftsmanship with attention to detail; understanding of extrusion tooling and shrinkage theory is a plus; must be extremely quality conscious.
• Required Language Skills
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Required Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Required Reasoning Ability
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  
  

Other Required Skills

• Meeting Targets and Objectives (Organizational Ability, Efficiency, Work Quality)
• Dependability/Self-Management
• Interpersonal Skills (Relationship Building, Teamwork)
• Communication
• Motivation and Commitment (Initiative and Flexibility)
• Decision Making and Problem Solving (Judgment)
• Customer Focus (Internal and External)
  
  

VI. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms;
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
  

VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work in typical office conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

Viii. Safety Requirements/Ppe

• Face masks are required per CDC guidelines, effective 10/1/2021
• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
• Safety glasses or goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.
• Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.
  
  

IX. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will. This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.