Lab Technician - Second Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Summit Interconnect is the largest, privately held PCB manufacturer in North America. The company is focused on the fast-growing defense and high-performance commercial sectors in the North American market. Summit offers solutions ranging from advanced cutting-edge prototyping to complex high-mix, low-to-mid volume production. Summit’s nine facilities are located across California, Illinois, Colorado, and Toronto, Canada. Position is available in our Hollister, CA facility.

About the Role:

The Lab Tech's responsibility is to provide support to Quality and the Process Departments through analyses and process monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical analyses.
• Calculate chemical make-ups.
• Make chemical additions or notify wet process operators of required adds.
• Data entry into the Lab SPC software program (True-Chem).
• Utilize the Atomic Absorption for analyses.
• Utilize the CMI for surface finish thickness verification.
• Proper setup, use, cleaning, and shutdown of lab equipment.
• Updating and maintaining laboratory files and logs.
• Communication with appropriate personnel for product disposition.
• Lab inventory control.
• Provide chemical and performance data for process troubleshooting.
• Prioritize lab workload accordingly.
• SPC chart generation and incorporation of SPC Tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge related to manufacturing processes.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required, including weekends.

Required Skills:

• General ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem solving ability.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have very good concentration, must be able remain focused with minor interruptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ experience in PCB industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long period of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Hours:

2nd shift: 2:30pm – 10:30pm (hours may vary)

Compensation/Benefits:

Summit offers a variety of health and benefit programs which include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA plans, Hospital and Accident plans, Life Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays. Benefits are effective 1st day of the month following 30 days of hire

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (e.g., "Green Card" holder), asylee, or refugee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Applicants who do not meet this requirement may not be eligible for employment in this position.

Summit Interconnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.