What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Cleaning Technician position at Bruker?
Overview
Bruker OST produces superconducting wire for the medical and scientific industries. Our products enable MRI machines that help diagnose medical conditions in hospitals and clinics around the world and are also vital components in some of the largest global scientific experimental devices such as particle accelerators for high energy physics research, and tokamaks for fusion energy research.
In our business of manufacturing superconducting wire, our Chemical Cleaning Technicians are responsible for performing a variety of jobs relating to the preparation of chemical batches as well as the chemical etch cleaning of a variety of components used in making superconducting wire. Successful candidates must be able to closely follow written work instructions and complete manufacturing process documentation. At Bruker OST we put safety first, and we are proud of our ISO 45001 occupational health and safety international certification. We have a thorough training program for new hires. As the job duties require working with hazardous chemicals, including acid based products , employees are required and must be comfortable wearing – a full protective Tyvek suit, safety glasses, a splash face shield, and gloves. Technicians in this position are responsible for maintaining the highest safety and quality standards when performing any task.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety regulations as stated in the OST Safety Manual.
- Proficiently use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers
- Assisting in the assembly of etch cleaned parts in a clean room
- Assist in development and revision of etch cleaning procedures as needed
- Maintain well organized manufacturing paperwork
- Support and help improve our Lean manufacturing practices
- Work comfortably as part of a team on some tasks, and work comfortably with minimal supervision at other times
- Need to be capable of lifting 50 pounds
- Working safely with 55-gallon drum quantities of acids and chemicals in a manufacturing environment
- Utilizing good math skills to keep track of chemical mixing and etch cleaning processes
- Be familiar with risks associated with hazardous chemicals and how to work safely with same
- Working overtime as the production schedule requires
Qualifications
Bruker is a federal contractor and subject to Executive Order 14042. Under Executive Order 14042, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with limited exceptions for those employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief). You will need to provide proof of vaccination by submitting a copy of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to Bruker, or obtain areligious or medical exemption, as a condition of employment.
Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.