Production Technician (Entry Level)
3 days ago
Hauppauge
Job DescriptionTop 3 skills required in a candidate: -Manufacturing operations experience, including operating and monitoring production or pilot-scale equipment. -Safe handling of chemicals and adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) procedures. -Ability to follow written work instructions, accurately document activities, and troubleshoot process or equipment issues. The R&D Operator provides hands-on technical and operational support for research and development activities associated with new and improved filtration products and membrane-manufacturing processes. This position reports to the R&D Senior Engineer and is part of the Membrane R&D Department located in Hauppauge, New York. This is an on-site role. What you will do: • Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing equipment in accordance with instructions from R&D scientists and engineers., • Monitor process conditions and equipment indicators, including flow, temperature, pressure, time, and other applicable controls, to support adherence to defined process requirements., • Prepare materials, solutions, equipment, and work areas to support laboratory, pilot-scale, and manufacturing-scale development trials., • Execute experiments and membrane-characterization activities according to approved procedures and safety requirements., • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and follow * environmental, health, and safety requirements for chemical handling, waste disposal, and equipment operation., • Identify and communicate process, equipment, safety, or experimental issues promptly to minimize delays, material loss, and downtime., • Contribute practical ideas and observations that support continuous improvement of laboratory and manufacturing processes., • Complete laboratory records, trial documentation, equipment logs, and other required records accurately and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Who you are: • HS Diploma or GED required., • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, • Knowledge of basic mathematics; ability to read, comprehend, and follow written work instructions in English; working knowledge of computers and Microsoft OS; and ability to use basic measuring equipment (rulers, calipers, and similar measuring tools), • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, • Must be able to work overtime as required, • Ability to safely work with certain solvents and chemicals, as required It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: • Working in a clean room environment, where gowns and PPE must be worn for extended periods., • Standing in your position for 8 hours/day and perform focused tasks in a noisy environment.