Job Application

Job Summary:

Skilled craftsperson responsible for keeping machines, mechanical equipment, and the general STC facility in good condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform one or all the following types of maintenance work:
• Electrical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and carpentry
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that production machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts and reassemble equipment to working
• Diagnose mechanical problems, determine how to correct them, and repair as
• Move and relocate current machinery and install new
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal
• Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, drywall, and other parts of building structures.
• Perform monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and emergency lights and address other safety concerns.
• Operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Other maintenance duties as

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Some level of proficiency in one or all the following: electrical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, carpentry.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of tools ranging from common hand and power tools (hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing
• Hands-on mechanical ability
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Understands controls systems on equipment
• Good customer service skills to work effectively with co-workers and users of the equipment and the
• Valid driver’s license required to drive STC vehicle locally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some work is performed on the production floor, which can be noisy and dusty, as well as hot during the summer. Some work will be performed outside, and climate will depend on season. Some work will be performed in a climate-controlled office.  Proper personal protective equipment is provided by STC when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work will be performed from a standing position. Work will require a large amount of walking.  Work will include pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and carrying large/awkward objects. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push carts loaded with up to 200 lbs.

Superior Technical Ceramics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Materials Technician performs all job duties within the work cell including material batching, mixing, molding, part preparation, kiln loading, in process inspection and secondary machining operations as necessary to efficiently produce quality ceramic components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Proactively supports a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities.
2. Follows all work instructions carefully.
3. Safely operates all production equipment and stays focused while carrying out multiple tasks
4. Monitors the operation of the machines to meet end product specifications.
5. Capable of doing machine set ups, and cleaning operations.
6. Qualified by QA to perform production sign offs (low priority)
7. Checks the quality of the product in both unfired and fired state using the tools provided.
8. Identifies non-conforming products and escalates/communicates as necessary.
9. Fills out process sheets and batch logs.
10. Accurately counts individual production and logs in/out of our MRP/Barcode system.
11. Keeps work area neat and organized.
12. Basic troubleshooting to resolve/Report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Engineering.
13. Brings finished parts to the next department or sequence area.
14. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, performing a variety of other machining operations in any one of STC’s three other production locations as required.

 KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

1. 3 years minimum of prior machine operator and or manufacturing experience.
2. Modest level of mechanical aptitude and capable of doing basic mechanical tasks.
3. Ability to use calipers, micrometers, comparators, and other measuring instruments.
4. Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints preferred.
5. Attention to detail, with the ability to follow precise instructions and procedures.
6. Familiarity with computers and their functionality.
7. Excellent reading comprehension and solid basic math skills.
8. Ability to work independently and under the pressure of deadlines.
9. Ability to juggle multiple priorities and be flexible to accommodate production changes
10. Experience in food & beverage or powder processing/spray drying a plus

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed on the shop floor, which can be noisy and dusty, as well as hot during the summer.  Proper safety equipment is provided by STC where necessary.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves prolonged periods of standing/sitting in one place performing critical tasks.  Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. May be required to bend and/or squat to properly inspect or run equipment.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push hand carts loaded with up to 500 lbs.

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REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

• ANSI Z87 Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles
• Anti-Static Safety Shoes (ESD) (Department specific)
• Disposable Coveralls
• Chemical Resistant Gloves

Superior Technical Ceramics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Superior Technical Ceramics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status

Job description

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembling of components for processing. This position works on assignments with moderate difficulty and identifies and assists in the correction of errors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assemble parts per work instructions and process procedures
• Carry out daily and weekly tasks
• Help to troubleshoot and source experts when needed
• Must maintain high level of on-time delivery and first-time quality
• Maintain safe and clean working area
• Participate in required company training
• Working in semi-clean room environment. Detailed assemble of small, precision metallic and ceramic components for use in medical, defense, and industrial applications

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Seven years production experience
2. Experience in either medical or defense small parts assembly
3. High School Diploma
4. Microscope experience
5. US person
6. As the nature of the work task and/or procedures change, training will be as needed
7. Self-motivated, driven for excellence, with the ability to exercise sound judgment, coupled with creativity to resolve problems.
8. Strong, clean, and effective written and verbal communications.
9. Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications
10. Exceptional interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is normally performed on site at STC’s Hermetic Division office in Santa Ana, CA, but will require travel both domestic and international. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Proper safety equipment is provided by STC when/where necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Office work involves standing and walking for brief periods, but most work is from a seated position. Travel work involves driving, flying, and walking with luggage. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials & computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, travel and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels.

Superior Technical Ceramics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Junior Process & Application Engineer position is an entry level engineer position at Hermetics. It supports operations, process improvements and new product development with an emphasis on material joining, metallization and component manufacturing. There is also a focus on improvements in processes, equipment, and technologies to support manufacturing and new customer sales to optimize quality, productivity, costs, and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish material, process, equipment and productivity plans and strategy to maximize quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Hands on production and process support.
• Support of new products and applications interfacing with sales team, customers, and internal resources.
• Determine appropriate processes and materials for prototype and production parts working with other departments.
• Seeks out new possibilities for our technologies within customer base, suppliers, and industry.
• Research customer requirements to determine feasibility of design or suitability of application. Review, evaluate, and suggest the proper technical details to support quote review.
• Ensures prototype, and production worthy mechanical component to meet product performance requirements.
• Create and manage processes and development tasks for specific aspects of assigned projects, including scheduling, testing plans, kick-off meetings, and post-mortem reviews. Investigate and troubleshoot process issues.
• Identify areas of risk and potential design and process issues and propose solutions through design and process development efforts.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Engineering / related field or equivalent job experience.
• Has material joining or similar technology experience in processing or product development.
• Engineering experience in a specialty manufacturing environment. Application development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the technical aspects of process support and the ability to develop new processes.
• Experience in supporting specifications and commissioning complex processing equipment.
• Strong communications: written, verbal and negotiation; ability to communicate at all levels of organization.
• Strong hands on and willingness to work on day to day needs with a diverse work team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed on site at STC’s campus in Santa Ana, California. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled environment, but substantial time is required on the manufacturing shop floor, which can be noisy and dusty, and is not climate controlled in the summer season. Proper safety equipment is provided by STC where necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work may involve standing and walking for moderate to lengthy periods of time, with some duties performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screens. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include bending and squatting, as well as occasional lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.