Production Technician Lead

JOB PURPOSE
To lead, train and manufacture new generation reverse osmosis membrane elements. This will include many unit operations including 3D printer operation, element rolling and trimming, fiberglass wrapping and final testing.
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PRINCIPAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Program printing system for various patterns
Operating and maintaining polymer printing process
Assist in writing SOPs and Work Instructions
Train Production Technicians
Oversee progress for Production Technicians with the Pay for Knowledge Training Program
Measure and cut membrane leaves from rolls based on production order
Load and unload materials into printing system
Data entry into ERP system, NetSuite
Visual quality inspection of printing process
Shift start-up, placing employees, etc.
Work directly with printer and polymer suppliers to improve the process
Work directly with Aqua Membrane engineers to improve the final product
Assemble and roll spiral wound reverse osmosis elements using printed leaves
Operate both automated and manual rolling and gluing processes
Operate manual and automated cut-off tools to finish elements after rolling
Operate semi-automated fiberglass wrapping system for element structure
Test each product to ensure performance meets internal specifications
First pass acceptance of printed membrane leaves and finished elements
Set up and program polymer printing system
Trouble-shoot and basic repair of custom-made equipment with help from Production Engineering
Understanding of the application of the technology to ensure quality and repeatability in printing process
Multi-tasking to be able to print elements and assist in other operation tasks as need – such as internal product testing
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Automated machine operation
Microsoft office platforms
Self-starter with very good time management
Great team player
Critical Thinking
Positive can-do attitude
Problem solving
Ability to self-direct activities and decisions on priorities
Comfortable in fast moving and independent start-up culture

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No