General Technican - Plasma Cobalt Machine

General Technician for Plasma Cobalt Machine VPE Thermal, a subsidiary of Vacuum Process Engineering, is a world-renowned leader in compact heat exchanger design and manufacturing. Our company serves a wide range of industries with commercial products including power generation, chemical processing, oil/gas, nuclear and renewable energy with state-of-the-art heat exchangers. In addition to commercial products, we maintain a strong culture of internal R&D with exciting projects using cutting edge manufacturing technology and design/analysis tools to invent the heat exchangers of tomorrow. Our current team at VPE Thermal is offering an opportunity for a general technician with a strong practical mechanical background. As an addition to the team, you will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field with decades of experience and draw on your own background to contribute to projects that result in heat exchangers that power the world. Pay Range: $24-28/hour, depending on experience This role may be required to be on second shift and VPE Thermal is willing to pay a $6 differential, once a candidate starts on the second shift. Job Description: As a general technician for the Plasma Cobalt Machine at VPE Thermal, your primary role will revolve around correctly interpreting engineering drawings, using the drawings to measure and layout the parts, and then programming the Plasma Cobalt Machine to produce the exact cuts on critical heat exchanger components. You will have the responsibility for operating and maintaining the Plasma Cobalt Machine, which is a crucial aspect of our manufacturing process. In addition, you will be called on to help in other departments as needed. Interpret Engineering Drawings Measure and layout parts Forklift and rig parts into correct orientation for Plasma Cut Program Plasma Cobalt Machine Monitor Plasma Cobalt Machine during Cut Maintain Plasma Cobalt Machine Ability to work long hours on feet wearing breathing respirators and earing protection while machine is running. Ability to move and position heavy parts. Help in other departments as needed. Required Experience: More than two years of experience working in a fast paced industrial setting More than two years operating heavy machinery/equipment Ability to interpret work instructions and engineering drawings Ability to interface with other technicians (welders, machinists), engineers, or subcontractors Knowledge of or exposure to manufacturing processes including cutting, milling, forming, and welding of metals Ability to measure and layout in inches and millimeters Desired Experience: Associates degree or certification in mechanics, electronics, manufacturing, etc. Basic drafting ability to produce drawings for supplier communications Ability or perform structural mild steel MIG welding Prior work experience in ISO/AS9100 environment Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $24 - $28 Annual Bonus/Commission: No