Manufacturing Technician

Bodycote offers:

• 1,500 Sign-on Retention Bonus.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401k match, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans for employees and families.
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical.
• $21.00 - $24.00 + 10% differential (2nd shift only) based on skills/experience.

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Summary: Based in Andover, MA, the Manufacturing Technician will perform the essential job functions and is responsible for performing controlled process steps for the assembly and filling of customer products and capsules. Working under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the technician ensures customer specifications are met by following job order, routing cards, drawings, and work instructions. Support for team member may be required as needed.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes, rollers, hydraulic shears, air tools and a variety of machine shop equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for all equipment, supplies, and inventories associated with the department and machine shop.
• Maintain daily communication with management to review the priorities set forth within the department.
• Practices and promotes safety and good housekeeping.
• Estimates material and labor and recommends supplies and materials to be ordered.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• Follow the established work procedures and control measures (including the use of PPE where issued) and any applicable SHE rules.
• Suggest and support areas for improvement to their manager.
• Support their fellow employees, contractors and visitors to achieve a healthy and safe workplace and to care for the environment.
• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
• Education - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a machine shop and understanding of basic math skills.
• Specialized knowledge should include the operation of drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes, rollers, hydraulic shears, air tools and a variety of hand tools.
• May be required to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Regularly exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.
• Ability to use power tools and equipment, including plasma cutter, torch, grinder, air tools, crimping guns, and other shop tools.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws