Weighout Technician

Trans-Tech is the leading designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components that help our world communicate, discover, create, protect, explore, and more. We supply advanced materials, ferrites and magnetic materials, dielectrics, ceramic bandpass filters, coaxial resonators, and coaxial inductors.

Weighout Technician

In this role, you will accurately proportion raw materials to create custom ceramic powder batches using precision methods and material control systems.  

 Work schedule:   1^st shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, M-F.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Weigh raw materials, ensuring weigh out operations are performed in accordance with written and verbal instructions.  
• Ensure batches contain proper ingredients and quantities
• Maintain inventory records of raw materials used in batch manufacturing
• Interact with supervisory personnel, engineers, powder processors, planners and lab personnel to communicate weighout specifics, special instructions, non-standard observations and system transactions.  
• Maintain responsibility for raw material, controlling batches, and controlling weighing scale.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area to minimize contamination potential.  The operator will clean all equipment and the entire area prior to the end of each shift.  
• Report any equipment malfunctions or repair needs to their supervisor or engineer.
• Perform duties of Powder Processor Technician when Weighout duties are completed or as need arises.

Requirements include:

• High School diploma or equivalent (technical field preferred)
• Must demonstrate safe work habits
• Operate under AS 9100 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Ability to regularly lift 30 lbs. and often lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to push barrels on dollies up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to work in dusty environments.  Must use a PAPR respirator while weighing material.
• Standing 8 hours
• Ability to multi-task
• Work with attention to detail
• Maintain accurate records electronically and written
• Exposure to powders and liquids
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to work on self-directed teams

Preferred competencies:

• Strong computer literacy and skills (experience in SAP preferred; will train)
• Previous experience in a technical field (scientific, mechanical, and electrical) 1-2 years
• Mechanical understanding
• Interpretation of process instructions
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Strong communication skills 
• Operation of weighout scales, forklift, and fork truck (in warehouse)
• Daily forklift inspection 

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• Option to participate in 401(k) plan with safe harbor match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays

Trans-Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.