Technician

Technician 1 (2nd Shift)

We are looking for a Technician 1 (2nd Shift: 4:00pm to 12:30am; M - F) for our Lake Orion facility. In this role you will responsible for the set up and monitoring of the Coating Machines. The Main responsibility is to prepare the coating system, load, unload the chamber, change the magnetic systems and input process parameters in the operator screen. This Individual will pre-treat a variety of customer products using standardized methods to prepare products for coating. Person will use analytical thinking and a high degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications. As part of his/her regular responsibilities, this person will make critical processing decisions, to initiate the coating process as well as be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform daily changeover maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment.
• Optimize the daily use of production equipment.
• Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions.
• Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns.
• Providing training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Learn new skills and Crosstrain into various departments.
• Operating and maintaining coating equipment according to specifications.
• Minimizing equipment downtime through preventative maintenance procedures.
• Learning fixturing and defixturing techniques.
• Maintaining and updating equipment records.
• Assisting with quality assurance and other technical matters as required.

Your Profile:

• High School graduate or GED or equivalent experience.
• Commits to corporate core values, goals, mission and vision.
• 2-4 years of previous experience in HVAC, carpentry, automotive/industrial equipment repair, or construction preferred .
• Knowledge of cutting tools (e.g., drills, etc.)
• Previous experience with coating techniques, blasting, or plating strongly desired
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and creative
• Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to lift 30lbs
  
  
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work overtime when required.

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About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.


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Agencies:

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