Manufacturing Technician

About Veeco
You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview:

The Manufacturing Technician is assigned to a specific tool and works directly with the sub-plumbing and sub-mechanical groups. This is a fast-paced working environment with the opportunity for overtime and career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Build all aspects of production machines (mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, plumbing) with the ability to read plumbing and electrical schematics
• Occasionally lead the tool build process. Responsible for assigning resources, maintaining build schedule, maintaining material flow, and addressing bottlenecks with engineering and other functional groups
• Understand and support the tool power-up process. Learn to lead the power-up process
• Assure that Veeco quality standards are followed
• Responsible for working to meet shipping schedule goals
• Troubleshoot all aspects of production tools
• Ensure discrepant parts and design problems are conveyed to the supervisor and management team
• Document control. Input documentation into assembly manual and production logbook
• Ensure delivery of a zero-defect product at a production QA
• Manage direct hand-off of tool to shipping once complete
• Professionally present tool build status and issue at a daily update meeting
• Follow all safety protocols while building & testing tools, e.g. safety log, safety tags, bypass tags, etc.

Qualifications:

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to bend, plumb and integrate all tubing connections (stainless steel Swagelok and Flare Tek TFE fittings) according to a plumbing schematic
• Experience with small gauge wire stripping, pin crimping and terminating preferred
• Knowledge of hand tools and light metalworking skills (drilling and tapping metal) is preferred
• Ability to navigate through different software programs such as Excel, Word, CAD, SolidWorks preferred
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to see a process through from start to finish
• Strong attention to detail
• Capacity to produce a high-quality work product
• Frequently changes positions and moves self
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladderand lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work overtime hours as required

The expected salary range for this position is $16-$22/hour bonus benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume torecruiting@veeco.com.

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.