Laboratory Technician 1

Laboratory Technician 1

  Not Disclosed

  Peachtree Corners, GA

  4.5 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Energy & Utility

Job Description

Position Overview

This is a very hands-on, active position in an advanced Research and Development Engineering setting.
The position is responsible for ensuring the success of our day-to-day production in our Additive Manufacturing center.
This includes machine setup, build operations, material inventory control, maintenance requirements of multiple machines, and assist with process improvement to ensure business results are achieved.
Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet challenging deadlines with minimal supervision.
Applicants must have superior attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Responsibilities


Responsible for day-to-day equipment operations. Maintain and coordinate the schedule and work performed by conducting careful planning, and scheduling of work orders to achieve company goals.
Setup, operate and maintain AM center Machines, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them.
Perform post processing functions such as powder removal, support structure removal, and visual inspection
Prepare, formulate, and characterize materials
Maintain raw material and supply inventory management. Responsible for additive manufacturing consumables (such as material filaments, resins, etc.) forecasting and inventory.
Perform housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks
Inspect and measure 3D printed parts. Collect data and prepare written reports/presentations. Assure accurate tolerances to project data.
Observe and follow all company safety rules and policies
Perform routine maintenance requirements and calibration of multiple machines including heat treatment furnaces to achieve optimal running efficiencies.
Record technical data to ensure traceability, quality control, and maintenance tracking
Monitor and record operational information such as functional issues, material consumption rates and build completion dates.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and build issues.
Coordinate disposal of hazardous materials and other related items with Environmental Health & Safety
Adhere to safe handling of materials
Adhere to ISO9001 driven processes, procedures, and work instructions
Develop tools, processes, and training materials.
Provide process improvement feedback and implement solutions in collaboration with Engineering to ensure business results are achieved.
Advocate for Software and equipment updates, improvements, and process changes to best meet the demands of the business and customers
Assist Engineers with setup and fabrication of new and current AM Machine and Process Parameter Development
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, quality engineers and inspectors, manufacturing technicians, and other technical and customer related services as needed to develop manufacturing solutions or resolve issues with new or current products
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Associates degree in an engineering/business discipline or equivalent/relevant experience
Microsoft Office and PC skills
1-3 years of experience in Manufacturing operations environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic knowledge of GD&T.
Ability to use CAD, CAM, ERP software to follow various processes.
Prior experience with Rapid Prototyping or 3D printing, especially stereolithography, FDM and SLS.
Experience working with basic shop tools and hand tools required
Customer service / interaction experience
Good record-keeping and data collection skills

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Basic understanding of machine tools (milling, lathe, drill presses, CNC) and heat treating
Basic ordering and shipping experience, preferred
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of additive parts
ISO 9001, 17025 documentation requirements
Experience with part inspection and metrology or quality assurance is a plus
A degree in engineering, science or technology is strongly preferred.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Additive Manufacturing- 3d printers and making prototypes
Technician to work on day-to-day operation and communications with engineers and processes behind each printer
PLA printer to regular printers
Resin, nylon, medal (copper, stainless steel) materials
Familiar with 3d printers. Current worker going parttime. Until January but could go longer
Able to identify and work with materials.
Take STL/step file and work based off of that.
All have their own software- having AutoCAD is a PLUS so they can identify the parts.
3D printers experience a HUGE plus.
Working in a Manufacturing environment is great to have.
Will be working with different software on different printers. Markforged printers, Bamboo printers, Enders printers, Stratasy printers, Metal printer
Creality -- Creality Print Slicing Software
Know how to work with 3 D printers by change view, filed, being sure aligned, slicing, etc…

Note :

Shift- 7AM - 4pm
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.