Materials Technician - Lattice

Materials Technician

The Materials Technician is responsible for receiving, handling, storing, issuing, and tracking raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures material integrity, traceability, and compliance with ISO quality management system requirements, customer specifications and applicable ITAR regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures, work instructions, and material handling requirements
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, identification, and documentation against purchase orders and specifications
• Maintain material traceability, lot control, and status identification throughout the manufacturing process
• Issue materials to production in accordance with work orders, travelers, and production schedules
• Handle silicon and germanium materials using approved handling, packaging, and contamination control practices
• Perform inventory transactions accurately within the ERP/MRP system
• Conduct all inventory counts and reconciliation activities in accordance with inventory control procedures
• Identify, label, and segregate nonconforming or suspect materials per established procedures
• Ensure proper storage, packaging, and protection of materials to prevent damage or contamination
• Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to resolve material discrepancies
• Support internal and external audits, including ISO, customer, and regulatory audits
• Adhere to all quality, safety, information security, and ITAR compliance requirements
• Actively participate in and maintain 5S standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) on the production floor to ensure a safe, clean, well-organized work environment that supports efficient daily operations.

Work Experience & Skills:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in materials handling, inventory control, or logistics within a manufacturing environment; experience with precision materials (silicon/germanium) preferred

Skills / Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of inventory control, material traceability, and lot control principles
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Understanding of ITAR requirements related to material handling and export-controlled items
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and barcode or inventory tracking systems
• Ability to read work orders, travelers, and basic engineering documentation
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow documented procedures and instructions
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, self-motivated, and safety-conscious
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements (if applicable):

• Work environment includes warehouse, stockroom, manufacturing floor, and possible cleanroom areas
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials up to 50 lbs in accordance with safety requirements
• Ability to handle small, delicate, and precision materials using appropriate handling techniques
• Use of PPE may be required depending on work area

Compliance Statements:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

ITAR Requirements: This position may include access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.