What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Kopp Glass?
Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking to hire a Production Technician to support the development and implementation of new glass manufacturing technologies. The position will focus on supporting the onboarding and evaluation of new automated, robotic glass manufacturing technologies for innovative products. This hands-on role will require someone with a “roll up the sleeves” approach to getting things done who is highly self-motivated, organized, and accountable. The role will support and perform critical preparatory and operational processes including activities associated with glass melting, forming, inspection, and analysis blending the technical aspects with hands-on responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Supports and performs setup of equipment, assists in the operation of robotic and automated equipment, and evaluation of results from glass manufacturing work cells.
- Works with the engineering team to accomplish the daily work plan, which could involve equipment maintenance, programming, repairs in a variety of robotic areas, inventory, equipment cleaning, forklift use, light manufacturing, and other tasks.
- Performs tasks related to glass manufacturing including batch/cullet preparation, mold preparation, charging, trial support for feeding and forming, inspection and analysis of ware with a focus on tying back to carried out process steps.
- Accurately documents process parameters and trail inspections results on an engineering-based team for objective and thorough evaluation. Creates timely trial reports that are professional and thorough.
- Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of robotic work cells while promoting a teamwork focused environment.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in electrical, mechanical engineering and/or engineering technology or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5 years of manufacturing experience required; 2 years of experience in robotics, controls, and/or automation strongly preferred.
- Must be able to work daylight shift with the flexibility to work a delayed start 1st shift as needed.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills including, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Access to our facility is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.
