Material Technicain

Materials Technician
Burlington, MA - Contract to hire 
$24.00 - $30.00 hr.
Hours: 2:15pm to 10:45pm (Mon-Fri)

Summary:
As part of the Materials Team, the Material Technician will support the production of ceramic, resin, and solvent. The ideal candidate will support several cross-functional teams including Safety, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing (AM) machines, including setup, calibration, etc. to perform manufacturing of resin and ceramic slurry.
• Maintain accurate, time sensitive inventories of raw materials, including manufacturing specific consumables and perishable products
• Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, and quality standards in compliance with regulatory requirements to produce materials for production.
• Proactively monitor and prepare materials in coordination of production schedules to support operational demands, coordinating with Operations and Supply Chain.
• Communicate effectively with production leadership, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve production issues.
• Work cross functionally to perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to promote a culture of teamwork and efficiency such as assisting in develop and execution of engineering experiments as requested.
• Occasionally support other areas of the manufacturing process in accordance with AS9100 requirements as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in accordance with 6S and EHS policies and support Chemical Hygiene initiatives such as material handling, including powder management, safe disposal of AM materials, and adherence to PPE and chemical hygiene protocols.
• Follow all PPE safety rules and policies for a safety-first culture such as safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and lab coats in designated areas.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with applicable government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent certification/ proven work experience or certification in a manufacturing environment.
• 0+ years of work experience in manufacturing, or another related field.
• Experience in a fast paced or additive manufacturing environment a plus.
• Exposure to using various lab instrumentation and test equipment a plus.
• Comfortable working with hazardous materials in a controlled environment.
• Ability to engage closely with engineers to develop and execute experiments
• High attention to detail to ensure chemical mixing and SOPs are adhered with care and consideration to safety, quality and output.
• Flexibility regarding schedule for potential staggered shifts to meet production demand
• Affinity for a fast-paced environment with ability to work autonomously to meet production demands.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work individually and in a team environment to achieve company deadlines accurately and efficiently.
• Experience with adherence to 6S standards and in a regulated safety and operational procedure environment.
• Ability to follow work and safety instructions and perform standard operating procedures with basic autonomy. Ability to follow accurately SOPs, work instructions, and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) documentation.
• Experience with hazardous materials and 3D printing preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, and database systems (Oracle) to record production workflow for continuous manufacturing of operations for efficiency and equipment output.
• Experience with Oracle and/or other ERP system preferred.
• Ability to perform intermittent movement up and down stairs throughout a shift in a lab and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to pass standard vision and hearing test as part of pre-employment testing.
• Candidates must pass pre-employment background check and drug test prior to employment.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.