Technician_Amherst,NY

Position: Technician, 2nsd Shift

Location: Amherst, NY

 

Oerlikon is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in machine and plant engineering. The Company is a provider of innovative industrial solutions and cutting-edge technologies for manmade fibers manufacturing, drive systems, vacuum and surface solutions. A Swiss company with a tradition going back over 100 years, Oerlikon is a global player with around 15 500 employees at over 200  locations in 36 countries and sales of CHF 3.2 billion in 2014, the Company invested CHF 121 million in R&D, with over 1 300 specialists working on future products and services. In most areas, the operative businesses rank either first or second in their respective global markets.

 

The Oerlikon Surface Solutions Segment includes the two brands Balzers and Metco. Oerlikon Balzers is a world leading supplier of surface technologies that significantly improve the performance and durability of components and tools. Oerlikon Metco enhances surfaces with coating solutions and equipment, materials, and services. The segment operates a network of more than 145 facilities with over 140 coating centers in 35 countries. Join us and become a part of our fu­tu­re oriented, international team!

 

REPORTS TO: Center Manager     

 

Job Summary:

 

The Technician pre-treats a variety of customer products using standardized methods to prepare products for coating.  He/She uses analytical thinking and a high-degree of creativity to oversee and assemble chamber loads based on customer specifications.  As part of his/her regular responsibilities, this person will make critical processing decisions, to initiate the coating process as well as be responsible for disassembling and reconfiguring the chamber for subsequent loads.  

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Perform daily changeover maintenance of pre/post treatment equipment

• Optimize the daily use of production equipment

• Follow standard procedures and interpret customer work instructions

• Work with Quality Coordinator and Center Manager to identify and address quality concerns

• Providing training and assistance to other employees on equipment operation and maintenance

• Learn new skills and Cross-train into various departments

   

   

  Physical/Mental Requirements:

   

• Individual must have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and creative

• Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to regularly lift up to 30lbs

   

   

  Minimum Qualifications Required:

   

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Must have 2- 4 years of previous experience in HVAC, carpentry, automotive/industrial equipment repair, or construction preferred

• Must have knowledge of cutting tools (e.g., drills, etc.)

• Previous experience with coating techniques, blasting, or plating strongly desired

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs