Precision Technician 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, performs and documents simple technical functions relating to test, layout, quality control, fabrication, modification, and assembly of mechanical equipment and/or components. Performs electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical or test technician duties in such areas as manufacturing, maintenance, quality, testing, engineering, and development where limited judgment is required. Constructs, inspects, calibrates, adjusts, test and maintains equipment, components, devices and systems.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:  Turno Nocturno 4x3 Miércoles a Sábado 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Setup and operate manual machines including mill, lathe, hone and various other machine shop equipment. 

• Ensure that shop is run consistent with in-house quality and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain clean work environment.

• Assist in process / tooling development for manufacturing.

General Direction: receive very general guidance with respect to overall objectives; work is usually quite independent of others; operate within division or department policy guidelines using independent judgment in achieving assigned objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma and a technical education degree. 0-1 year of related experience (Required).

• Precision Manufacturing Technician degree (Required).

• Experience in the use of manual machines for prototyping, and production as required. Experience machining materials like Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass and Plastics (Preferred).

• Ability to effectively use measurement tools, such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, and pin gages.

• Detail orientated self-starter who works with little supervision.

• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

• Multi-tasking abilities required for multiple and changing priorities.

• Perform basic math functions and limited trigonometry.

• Read and understand engineering drawings.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to use test and measurement equipment associated with specific discipline. Basic ability to read and understand technical documentation associated with specific discipline.

• Must be able to successfully complete company/department training courses in manufacturing techniques. Ability to learn regulatory (GMP) requirements.

• Ability to learn how to use PC’s and associated software.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items.

VISION REQUIREMENTS: Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.

Other physical working conditions:     

• Lifting or carrying items.

• Moderate noise.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate physical activity performing daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.            

COMMENTS: This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities will typically be performed by the incumbent(s).