CVD Diamond Production Technician - Night Shift & Growth

Production Technician (Direct Placement for Client) SIGMA DESIGN has collaborated with a global company seeking an experienced Production Technician to join their facility in Gresham, OR. This company has been operating for over 50 years and is recognized as the world’s leading lab diamond and super-materials producer. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that offers excellent benefits including 4 weeks PTO in addition to 40 hours of sick time, as well as structured career and professional development. What is offered Choice of excellent health plans Dental and vision plans 401k plan and safe harbor with company match up to 6% Generous vacation (4 weeks of PTO + 1 week of Sick Time) Salary: $22.12/hr + $2/hr differential starting pay with skills‑based pay and cost‑of‑living increases Schedule: 4/3 compressed Night Schedule Front Half: Sunday – Tuesday with alternating Wednesday Back Half: Thursday – Saturday with alternating Wednesday Primary Function The successful candidate will join the Operations Group as part of a team tasked with operating CVD diamond and associated manufacturing equipment in Gresham, Oregon. This is a rare opportunity to be a key contributor in ramping a new process in a production facility. Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities Perform machine set‑up/operation, routine maintenance, and monitoring of tools and systems. Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause and make reliability improvement recommendations. Be responsible for first‑level trouble‑shooting, equipment recoveries and repairs that are commensurate with level of expertise (training provided). Read production schedules, Bills of Materials, Operational Procedures. Maintain accurate records and be responsible for quality charting, prioritization, analyzing and interpreting data tracking, and running reports through an automated Manufacturing Execution System. Engage in continuous improvement efforts. Notify management of any conditions felt as being undesirable or nonconforming to safety, product specification or any procedures that cannot be performed as documented. Provide written and verbal summaries of process, and equipment issues encountered during operation. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Self‑starter and desire to learn to make continuous improvements. Detail orientated. Interpersonal skills. Steady hand. Adaptability: Ability to work in fast moving work environment, comfortable with change. Good written and verbal communication skills, Good PC skills, Ability to operate to a manufacturing standard. Comfortable working with other shifts and departments to help drive operational improvements. Work Environment LAB: Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as needed to other facilities, clients or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work for up to 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Sigma Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Sigma Design