Manufacturing Inspection Technician (3rd Shift) (Greater Cleveland)

Peak Nano is seeking a versatile, cross-functional 3rd Shift technician to primarily support our world-class Engineering and Nanolayer Capacitor Film Metrology team, while also providing support to our Extrusion operations. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training across both departments, developing skills and flexibility to contribute wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Exact preparation of test samples according to established procedures using a variety of implements such as precision cutters, laser cutters, sputter coaters, etc.
• Execution of line in-process inspections and laboratory tests.
• Understand and use precision inspection instruments including micrometers, drop-gauges, electrical Hipot testers, tensile testers and other typical film property test equipment.
• Record entry and light analysis of inspection and test data
• Defect reporting to shift supervision and compilation of inspection results for companywide reporting
• Adherence to safety protocols during the execution of electrical property testing, heated oil testing, and material handling.
• Approximately 20% of time may be spent supporting extrusion operations in a manufacturing technician capacity.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and PPE requirements during manufacturing support operations.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or quality control environment
• Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. when necessary
• Willingness to learn new test methods and equipment
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements
• Experience in a materials testing laboratory or quality assurance environment
• High attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including data entry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working an off-shift role
• Education: Associate’s, or other post-secondary education
• Plastics processing equipment experience, such as extrusion, cast or blown film, calendaring, injection molding, etc.
• Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude strongly preferred
• Experience with operating a tow motor and/or material handling equipment, such as a pallet jack

About Peak Nano

Established in 2016 to bring patented nanotechnology from the laboratory to commercial applications, Peak Nano is tackling challenges across the power grid, fusion, electric vehicles, aerospace, and defense. With AI-powered design and advanced nanolayered technology, Peak Nano’s drop-in-ready, industry-disrupting solutions dramatically boost systems’ performance.

Our NanoPlex™ films technology, protected by 20+ global patents, is designed and engineered in the U.S., with a secure supply chain from allied nations, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. These purpose-built nanolayered solutions enable breakthroughs across critical industries, strengthening American energy independence, leadership, and national security.