Production Technician

About Us

Oxford Instruments plc is a leading provider of high technology products and services to the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities. Our core purpose is to support our customers to address some of the world's most pressing challenges, enabling a greener economy, increased connectivity, improved health and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world. This is an exciting time to come join us!

How we work

We're committed to being the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the world's most important industrial and scientific research communities. Our people are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team.

Empowering People to Make a Difference

We don't wait for change to happen. We enable it. That's why we aim to create the best working environment and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and value diversity of thought, perspective and experience. With a focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations and drive change for the future.

About the Opportunity: 

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Production Technician to join our dynamic operations team.  You will work within a manufacturing cell, ensuring a high quality product delivered to the next cell in the required timeframe to help us build and ship high tech, high quality products to our customers around the world.   We are a growing company and ramping up our production staff.   If you love hands on work, then make Oxford Instruments X-Ray Technology the next step in your career!

Key responsibilities:

• Performs various production processes, which are intricate & complicated in nature and specific to the construction of x-ray tubes, and related products.
• Performs established processes according to verbal or written instructions, including but not limited to manufacturing procedures, assembly drawings or diagrams.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, production equipment and associated computer workstations. 
• Accepts individual responsibility for achievement of scheduled manufacturing cell output.
• Accepts individual responsibility for quality of work produced, including inspection of own work against expected outcome.
• Possesses the communication skills to interact with engineering to participate in pilot production runs.
• Readily accepts opportunities to cross train. Possess the aptitude to perform at least 50% of the manufacturing cell production processes.  Proactively cross trains fellow technicians. 
• Possess the communication skills to be a positive contributor to the production team.  Able to understand, communicate and support management quality programs and objectives.  Knows, understands, appreciates individual role in relation to quality management systems (ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025).
• Possess the relevant prior experience to master requisite skills in an expected and communicated timeframe.

About You: 

The right candidate for this role will have at least a high school diploma or GED, with a minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing/production; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook; Strong attention to detail, including accuracy and thoroughness; and Solid communications skills both verbal and written.

Additional Qualifications: 

• Identifies where improvements can be made to processes.  Uses past mistakes as a form of learning. 
• Has an appreciation of the requirements of internal and external customers.  Establishes good customer relationships.  Has a strong customer orientation.
• Plans in order to meet own objectives. Puts in place monitoring processes and makes appropriate adjustments when progress is not as planned or when requirements change. Plans own time to maximum effect. High level of personal organisation.
• Relates data from different sources to reach logical conclusions. Recognises and acts within the limits of own delegated authority.  Reaches decisions in an objective manner without compromising product quality and with an understanding of the interests of the business.
• Uses communication skills effectively in one-to-one. Listens actively and respects the views of others even if they are not agreed with.  Ability to listen objectively. Adjusts style of communication according to the needs of the audience.
• Builds relationships of trust and influence with key contacts.

Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected hourly rate for this position is between $20 - $24.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits:

• Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and 
  Vision plans. 
• Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period. 
• Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year
• In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy.
• Professional Development - OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Oxford Instruments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Oxford Instruments complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Oxford Instruments expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Oxford Instruments' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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