Manufacturing Technician jobs in Portland, OR

Company Description
-Element Six, part of De Beers Group of Companies, is the world’s leading synthetic diamond and super-materials producer. An industry leader, the company has been operating for over 50 years. We are recognized as operating at the forefront of our industry. The materials we manufacture are classed as advanced engineering materials. Today synthetic diamond is widely used across industries and markets around the world; from playing a vital role in the production of next generation automotive engines, to powering high-speed digital telecommunications equipment, the synthetic diamond and related materials we design and manufacture impact all of our lives.

https://www.e6.com/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/business/de-beers-synthetic-diamonds.html

Job Description
-The successful candidate will join the Operations Group as part of a team tasked with operating CVD diamond and associated manufacturing equipment in Gresham, Oregon. This is a rare opportunity to be a key contributor in establishing a new large scale production facility.

What you’ll do:

• Perform machine set-up/operation, routine maintenance, and monitoring of tools and systems.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause and make reliability improvement recommendations.
• Be responsible for first-level trouble-shooting, equipment recoveries and repairs that are commensurate with level of expertise, (training provided).
• Read production schedules, Bills of Materials, Operational Procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and be responsible for quality charting, prioritization, analyzing and interpreting data tracking, and running reports through an automated Manufacturing Execution System.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts.
• Notify management of any conditions felt as being undesirable or nonconforming to safety, product specification or any procedures that cannot be performed as documented.
• Provide written and verbal summaries of process, and equipment issues encountered during operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
-Experience

Experience : Two years manufacturing experience preferred

: Experience working a 4/3 shift pattern.

Behaviors

Adaptability : Ability to work in a fast moving work environment

: Comfortable in dealing with change.

Collaboration : Understands the importance of and has the ability to communicate effectively.

: Comfortable working with other shifts and departments to help drive operational improvements

Skills & Abilities

Good written and verbal communication skills, Good PC skills, Ability to operate to a manufacturing standard.