Processing Technician Trainee

Summary: 
Primarily responsible for production duties in the Purification area or the Silicon Carbon Coating (SiC) Processing area.

Purification Department: Responsible for operation of Purification vessels consisting of building loads, loading, running, and monitoring vessels and their subordinate systems, breaking down completed loads, and cleaning parts.

SiC Department: Responsible for operation of SIC coating vessels consisting of part intake, part preparation, vessel preparation, operation, and monitoring vessels and their subordinate systems, unloading and evaluating finished parts, and troubleshooting issues with the vessels.

New personnel will be trained to develop their knowledge in either or both departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintains system controls and operating procedure knowledge
• Loads/unloads parts into the processing vessels with assistance from trainer
• Visually inspects/measures parts, records the processing data and/or required data, performs handwork for graphite and other coated products
• Removes and rotates chemical tanks with assistance from trainer
• Performs some hands-on maintenance of the equipment as required
• Verifies the condition of all of the equipment and helps to perform minor troubleshooting when required
• Maintains the highest standards for safety and security throughout all phases of operation
• Knows and adheres to all company standards
• Actively participates in all phases as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness in the Processing area
• Checks/records/reports processing equipment status, gas level, and necessary inventories
• Helps in design-making and placement of processing fixtures and cleans parts before and after processing
• Works in various processing capacities                                                                       
• Understands and uses Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work towards completion of Level 1 Processing Certification
• Ability to learn and to study Chemical Vapor Disposition
• Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds and have the ability to move safely in and about the production area
• Must be able to be in close proximity with a variety of gases and chemicals
• Required work with high temperatures and vacuum vessels, lines, and scrubbing tanks.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with and around graphite (nuisance dust)
• Must be able to bend into and lift out parts from deep vessels
• Basic math ability is preferred