Actalent - West Lafayette, IN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
West Lafayette, IN
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Process Technician is responsible for manufacturing sensing elements used in detection systems. This role includes operating equipment, weighing and measuring raw materials, maintaining inventory records, and performing in-process tests to ensure quality. The technician must follow instructions to fabricate, inspect, and package chemical-based products while keeping accurate production records.
Responsibilities
- Manual assembly and packaging of products
- Organize materials and work areas
- Suggest items for the 'Continuous Improvement' initiative
- Record keeping and maintaining data sheets
- Fabrication, inspection, and packaging of chemical-based products
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Assembling mechanical parts according to manufacturing documentation
- Performing mechanical assembly, including pneumatic and optical micro assemblies
- Conducting leak checks and vacuum seals on equipment
- Wiring electronic components as instructed
- Executing sub-assembly, process assembly, inspection, modifications, upgrades, and rework
Requirements
- Ability to follow written Standard Operating Procedures and verbal instructions
- Organizational skills
- Relevant computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Ability to safely handle lab equipment/tools and chemicals
- Knowledge of process improvement and lean manufacturing
- Mechanical assembly concepts
- Experience with pneumatic and optical micro assemblies
- Familiarity with performing leak checks and vacuum seals
- Wire electronic components
- Associate's degree or High School diploma/GED with 3 or more years of experience in an assembly or production environment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and excellent communication skills
- Good manual dexterity and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to quickly learn new work operations
- Prior assembly or lean manufacturing experience is a plus
- Experience in chemistry/biology or prior lab equipment experience is a plus
- Ability to lift 50 pounds from ground to table height
Nice-to-haves
- Prior assembly or lean manufacturing experience
- Experience in chemistry/biology or prior lab equipment experience
