Engineering Technician I

Company: Parmatech Corp.
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Parmatech Corporation based in Petaluma, CA, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ATW Companies a leading supplier of custom manufactured metal injection molding components. MIM is a low cost, high volume manufacturing process that produces parts to near net shape, reducing or eliminating the need for secondary and machining operations. Through proprietary process and material technology, Parmatech provides a robust set of solutions to meet the challenges of their customers around the world. Developed from over thirty-five years of operational experience, Parmatech's unique set of tools provide solutions to even the most demanding MIM applications. Solutions include identifying prototyping needs, rapid prototyping, alloy development, metrology assistance, and identification and managing complex secondary operations.

The engineering technician will work under the direction of management and/or engineering as determined by senior management. The engineering technician may be asked to work on a variety of engineering tasks, such as prototype testing, equipment trouble shooting, performing of experiments, data collection, data processing, tooling fixtures, etc., depending on skills and experience.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Recognize variations from proper equipment/machine performance and seek corrective action
• Recognize trends in data (run charts, distribution charts, etc.) that indicate product quality concerns, analyze and seek corrective action
• Recognize any unsafe conditions and take action to correct while reporting to supervisor, lead, or other management representative immediately
• Troubleshoot and communicate difficulties and observations clearly, in written and/or verbal form
• Maintain accurate records and logs as required
• Responsible for selecting and set-up of tools and equipment to properly complete job assignments
• Use precision measuring instruments to perform inspections of tooling, equipment, and product to ensure they meet requirements
• Ability to correlate tool/equipment performance to product quality
• Assist in training and development of manufacturing employees and setup technicians.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and tooling, including preventive maintenance and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Update standard work, work instructions, and associated forms as needed.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and 4 or more years' experience as a technician in injection molding industry or equivalent experience as determined by management.

• Each year of higher education may act as substituted to technician experience.

• An associate's degree or similar certificate in a complimentary trade preferred
• Acute attention to detail
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Work effectively as a team member and independently.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Detail oriented in regards to workmanship & maintaining the efficiency

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