Skilled Trade - Production Technician I - HPLC

Production Technician I

Phenomenex Inc

Pay Rate: 20/hr. Shift: 1st shift - 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday (Flexible)

General Summary: The Production Technician I is responsible for manufacturing a variety of different GC columns; will require excellent organization, good time management, and attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow written instructions (SOP) for all critical processes.
• Processing GC capillary columns.
• Follow all Safety procedures, including wearing appropriate protective equipment.
• Prepare GC capillary columns for processing using tools according to written instructions.
• Material verification and inspection
• Schedule time efficiently to complete work orders in order of priority.
• Data entry in AX/Access computer system
• Keep all work areas, equipment, and tools neat, clean, and organized.
• Maintain and repair the equipment as needed.
• Transfer completed GC capillary columns, with documentation, to QA department for inspection

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 1 2 Years Manufacturing experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Ensures all work is accurate and free of errors / defects
• Requires analytical thinking and problem solving
• Attention to detail, pay specific attention to tasks
• Strong organizational skill, plans and assigns resources in a detailed fashion

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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.

Work Environment:

Employees are responsible for performing their duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed primarily indoors in an office, laboratory, or warehouse setting; wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate; higher level of noise may be prevalent in laboratories or warehouse settings. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel or work necessary overtime.