Production Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: DOT America Production Technicians are responsible for all aspects of the production process, including: material handling, equipment operation, process monitoring, quality control, warehousing, and various support activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Operation, monitoring, and inspection of production processes, potentially including but not limited to, cleaning, PVD coating, titanium anodizing, blasting, chemical processing, polishing, and laser marking.

· Utilizes various forms of measuring equipment to verify and document process parameters and the quality of the process output. Identifies non-conformities and teams with quality personnel to determine appropriate dispositions and corrective and preventative actions.

· Follows job routings and standard operating procedures, accurately documenting information as required.

· Assist production management or the production lead person in achieving scheduling requirements.

· Performs maintenance on coating machines, tooling and other equipment. Assists in the installation of equipment and processes when required.

· Participates in the performance of equipment and process testing, including validation activities.

· Maintains a clean and safe work area.

· Pursues on-going business goals of quality improvement, cost reductions, and other continuous improvements. Regularly contributes to the company’s corrective and preventative action programs.

· The Production Technician’s duties and responsibilities may change regularly based on company needs. The technician is required to be flexible, and may be assigned to other related duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: A High School diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a production role is preferred. Previous experience in the medical device or pharmaceuticals industries a plus.

· COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency in software applications, including but not limited to MS office applications and ERP systems.

· LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, specifications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to accurately document results on routings or other quality system forms. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management or auditors.

· MATHEMATICAL and REASONING SKILLS: Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as statistical process control.

· PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; utilize hands to hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

· WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The Team Member will need to work safely with toxic, acidic, and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL: The position will not be required to travel

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and bonus potential shall be commensurate with education and experience. DOT America offers a comprehensive benefit plan including employer supported health insurance, dental, and retirement.

ABOUT DOT AMERICA, INC.: DOT America is located in Columbia City, Indiana. It is the United States equivalent of its parent company DOT GmbH (www.dot-coating.de). DOT GmbH is currently the European leader in medical device coating technologies, employing approximately 500 team members in Rostock, Germany. DOT specializes in physical vapor deposition, plasma spray, blasting, polishing, anodizing, etching, calcium phosphate deposition, laser marking, amongst other surface treatments and coatings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Which shift(s) are you available to work; 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?

Work Location: In person