Manufacturing Technician

Responsible for assembly and testing of production of products. Ensures that assembly functions are completed in accordance with established safety, quality and production standards and documents. Prepares related documentation, including test procedures, reports, and assembly history records.

Essential Duties

Immediately reports any safety, quality, production, equipment, and tooling problems as well as any needed maintenance, calibration, or expired material issues

Follows and completes assembly history records to align, fit, and assemble product components using hand tools, power tools and fixtures

Follows and completes test procedures using test stands, instruments, and equipment for products

Ensure compliance with by reading and interpreting drawings, parts lists, specifications, assembly history records, and test procedures to inspect, assemble and test products and subassemblies

Utilize Lean Manufacturing to execute production schedule and keep the area safe and clean

Identifies and assists will implement improvements to safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency including : assembly history records, test procedures, equipment and build sequence

Assists with building and setting up new work cells and test set-ups using specialized equipment

Performs failure evaluation, repairs, and rework on product assemblies in accordance with standard procedures to meet operational specifications and tolerances

Performs troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on various production equipment

Provides training to other Manufacturing Technicians

Adheres to all company policies and procedures, maintaining a safe working environment and participating in Safety, Health, and Environmental and Quality programs, training, and activities, including wearing required PPE

How you will do it

Lead the effort to perform root cause analyses, resolve and implement product fixes, modifications, and design enhancements

Track, troubleshoot, and identify the root cause for product issues escalated to engineering

Lead product yield improvement, reduce product variability, and drive product cost reduction

Develop automated test capabilities to support product design verification and long-term testing

Provide engineering support for component obsolescence issues

Provide engineering support for product compliance

Change management coordination across the PDT product lines

Support the design and testing of new products

Support the transfer of new products from engineering to production

Support driving full documentation of design including BOM, drawings, and procedures

Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of soldering, including J-STD 001 current / expired certification

Knowledge of hydraulics and / or gear and gerotor pumps.

Knowledge of Environmental Stress Screening Equipment (ESS) : Vibe Table, thermal cycle, etc.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

Physical Demands include :

Requires the ability to access all areas of the facility.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use office equipment and tools repeatedly for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift 25 pounds in the course of normal duties.

Ability to see details at close range (near vision).

Dexterity for use of tools required for job.

Work Conditions include :

Required to work with hazardous chemicals.

May be exposed to environment with loud noise and extreme temperatures.

Tools Used :

Software : Oracle, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Manufacturing / Test Equipment (Torque wrenches, Hand, and Power Tools, ESD)

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Compensation

Employee Type : Hourly

Salary Minimum : $55,000

Salary Maximum : $70,000

Incentive : No

Disclaimer : Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values : Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE : AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market : Santa Barbara

Nearest Secondary Market : Santa Maria