Manufacturing Technician 1

MAST Technologies seeking a Manufacturing Technician 1 who tends to production machines such as spray booth, clicker press, dip machine, presses, rubber mills, sander, laminator and includes various touch labor activities.

About MAST: MAST Technologies is an industry leader in advanced RF and EMI absorbing materials. We create engineered solutions that support mission-critical defense and aerospace applications worldwide. Our employees contribute directly to cutting-edge innovation and enjoy a collaborative environment focused on quality, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Accountabilities:

• Rubber processing area operates rubber mills and hydraulic presses.
• Foam processing area operates spray booth and dip tank.  
• Material processing area operates laminator, clicker press to die cut material and touch labor to clean and process material.
• Sanding area operates sander and with critical measurement of material thickness.
• Technicians for all areas must be able to read job specifications and procedures to determine any machine adjustments and the material requirements, in addition the operator must maintain accurate process logs of all activities  
• Must be familiar with basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above. 
• Must be able to accurately work with scales.
• Must have ability to safely work with cutting knifes and steel rule dies. 
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine. 
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. 
• Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. 
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces. 
• Sets up and breakdown of processes on equipment. 
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job.
• Detects and reports defective material or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follows all safety guidelines and rules.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work overtime to meet production schedule.

Job Specifications:

Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Years’ Experience: Three to six months’ related experience and/or training

Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rules. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Able to communicate well with supervisor and follow work instructions.

Benefits:

 At MAST Technologies, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

MAST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

 (Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)