Production Technician III

Production Technician III

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. manufactures sensors used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals to test and measure vibration, pressure, force, acoustics, load and shock for test, measurement, monitoring and control requirements. Our sensors support testing in aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, civil engineering, and general R&D industries. PCB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation. With a focus on Total Customer Satisfaction for both our internal and external customers, we have a strong and ongoing commitment to being a great place to work!

As a Production Technician III with PCB Piezotronics, Inc., you will perform a variety of production assembly tasks, including a commitment to quality, Total Customer Satisfaction (TCS), safety rules, maintaining manufacturing standards and utilizing written procedures and documentation where appropriate. Production tasks require the ability to follow written/verbal instructions and a thorough knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment.

Additional Duties:

• Responsible for all functions of Tech II.
• Responsible for knowing, using, and instructing others on proper ESD procedures as outlined in the ESD manual. Instructs others on manufacturing standards (such as ISO 9001, AS9100, TCS).
• May inspect other technicians workmanship and special processes of an operation that was performed ensuring quality before handing into next operation.
• Shows commitment to and assists in the instruction of quality and total customer satisfaction through dedicating skills to achieve zero defect status.
• Participates in Yield Improvement Teams and KATA projects
• Flexibility to work in various product groups as needed to support production volume.
• Works with other technicians, engineers and departments to verify existing and assist in creating new processes, assembly methods, sensor technology, and assembly procedures.
• Knowledgeable in the use of all assembly equipment in the department and is able to make minor repairs to equipment when necessary
• Performs all necessary tasks efficiently and accurately by following established written procedures and recommends improvements or changes to procedures.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of various product lines, in their present group and other in house procedures and capabilities through quality alerts and updated procedure training.
• Works with engineers to apply technical background knowledge to engineering projects and perform simple failure analysis on product designs.
• Conducts various experiments which may require modifications in assembly setups or procedures. Uses experience to create new or verify existing assembly methods.
• Suggests modifications to or alternate Assembly methods for new or complex products or projects. Readily offers technical advice. Assists in writing technical documentation such as manuals and procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating with engineering on projects, with Leadership oversight.
• Performs other related duties as directed to.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school graduate or GED

Experience:

• 3 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiar with most concepts of sensor designs within a product group.
• Must have a background in soldering, cleaning, ESD control, spot welding, epoxying, and other assembly processes, computer skills, and have a basic electronics background.
• Must have good problem solving skills. Able to troubleshoot build issues, and make recommendations on findings.

Additional Benefits:

• 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Premiums
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company funded HSA or HRA Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401k Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Company paid holidays, employee discounts, holiday gift certificates

Physical Demands (U.S. only):

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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et. seq.) and technical data as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer