Production Technician I
Job Description
Position Title:
Production Technician I
Reports To:
Production Manager
Department:
Ion Sources
Status:
Full-time Non-Exempt
Position Overview
Responsible for building, testing, and packaging Ion Sources. Responsible for building hollow cathodes and electron sources. Provides technical support on End Hall and Electron Sources for customers. Aids Engineers to test new products and debug systems. Troubleshoots problems and provide support parts/assemblies for orders.
Scope of Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Answers basic questions about products and communicate with other departments about products (sales, electronics, inventory)
- Provides customer service regarding products and services
- Interacts with engineers to work on current and new products
- Catalogs Serial Numbers
- Provides Engineering Support
- Maintains equipment and pumps
- Performs Maintenance of equipment
- Ability to work in electronics and customer support as needed
- Prepares packing list for orders and shipping
- Maintains inventory and parts in End Hall and Hollow Cathode production
- Builds Hollow Cathodes and Electron Sources
- Ability to communicate in and understand technical terms related to ion sources
- Ability to meet production schedules
- Cross trains on other job function as production allows
- Ability to organize and fill out detailed documentation
- Ability to use various power and hand tools
- Proficient in the reading and understanding of technical prints and schematics
- Proficient in documentation of assembly processes
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrate mechanical/technical ability
- Understanding of mathematics, print reading, and electrical theory
- Microsoft Office skills
- Good communication, and problem solving, willing to work as a team
- Knowledge of ion source spare parts
- Auto Cad knowledge a plus
- Ability to weld a plus
Position Requirements
- AAS in a Technical, Electronics or Engineering is preferred, but not required
- Prefer experience in the industry, will train the right person
- Works under general supervision
Working Environment
- Noise level low
Physical Requirements
- Required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands.
- Ability to type, grasp, and twist
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.
As you can see from the photo taken at 15 feet, our grand entrance for the expansion is coming together. This entrance mirrors the one on our main building, and carries through some of the same design elements.
While the current pandemic situation may have altered our daily work routines and pace of work, progress is still being made on our expansion!
