Operations Technician - Packaging - 2nd Shift
Merck GroupAbout the role
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
As an Operation Technician at the EMD Electronic Facility in Carlsbad, CA in the Packaging Department you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineers, chemists, and maintenance technicians, to troubleshoot equipment issues and optimize production processes. Also monitor and control production processes to ensure efficient and safe operations, troubleshooting any issues that arise. A Operation Technician will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment. Hours of Operation is 2nd Shift Monday -Friday 12pm -8:30pm PST. Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Maintain chemical processing equipment and machinery including (pumps, Lin dewers, vacuums, torque wrenches, pallet jack)
- Effectively document and record production data, including batch records, operating parameters, and test results
- Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment, including cleaning, calibration, and minor repairs
- Knowledge of chemical processing principles, equipment, and procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions and protocols
- Proficient in analyzing and interpreting data, including conducting basic statistical analysis
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate production issues and updates
- Effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet production targets and deadlines
- Meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards
Physical Attributes:
- Wear all PPE (gloves, apron, lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory)
- Stand, kneel, walk, and move during full shift
- Lifting up to 50lbs
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a Chemical Process Technician or in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.
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