Tape Technician

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 61 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.

Responsibilities  

• Follow all safety policies and ensures compliance of other associates in all work areas. This includes room and process policies for PPE and security.  

• Observe all safety and security regulations pertaining to personnel, chemicals, equipment, and building.

• Maintain a high level of organization and cleanliness in all work areas.

• Batch formulas, process into products, perform applicable tests, create lot records, communicate results and observations to the Teams and perform any necessary adjustments.

• Perform laboratory work from development and scale up of processes through production for electronic packaging products as assigned. • Operate manual, pneumatic, and automated equipment.

• Become proficient in operation of appropriate manufacturing equipment and test instruments.

• Upon training, be proficient following documented procedures to perform the following manufacturing operations:  operation of ball mills, air pressure feed equipment, coating/casting machines to support binder & tape slurry, testing and handling of tape, as well as shaping, packing and production control technician duties.

• Prepare finished goods for shipment.

• Maintain and enter data accurately into multiple software programs to organize, analyze, and record work.

• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials, manufacturing consumables, finished products.

• Practice good housekeeping, organization, and safety in the laboratories.

• Identify and use safety labels on product containers.

 • Understand and comply with all documented and documentation requirements.

• Familiarize yourself with and practice documented quality system procedures and company policies.  

• Strong ability to multitask in a continuous production environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience:  

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1-3 years’ manufacturing experience preferably in a laboratory environment

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand and walk for long periods of time. Have efficient hearing and vision.

• Must function well in a team environment.

Preferred Experience:

• MS office, SAP experience highly desired

• Relevant experience in manufacturing environment

Hours/Shift:

• Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm/7am-3:30pm/8am-4:30pm

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law 

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