Production Technician - Oxford Instruments Plc

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About the Opportunity: 

The Production Technician (PT) performs various production processes, which are intricate and complicated in nature and specific to the construction of x-ray tubes, and related products.  The PT manufactures products and components to meet agreed quality, time-scale and cost objectives, and will take ownership of the process and improvements. 

As part of the Oxford Instruments Group, X-ray Technology (XT) is a leading global manufacturer of world class high-performance X-ray sources. Our customers – Industry leaders in X-ray system applications – greatly value the quality, performance, and cost-effective solutions that we provide.  Oxford XT products address applications in analysis, spectroscopy, gauging, and imaging. Our portfolios can be adapted to the individual requirements of our customers. They contribute worldwide to new insights and solutions in many areas of science, research, and development. This position is based full-time on site at the X-Ray Technology office in Scotts, Valley, CA.

Key Responsibilities: 

• From team production plan, manage personal workload ensuring all milestones are achieved
• Meets all manufacturing schedule time-scales
• All tasks undertaken to be completed within routing time and to schedule
• Supports the implementation of best practice processes, techniques and continuous improvement methods
• Produces product of good workmanship
• Operate within the Quality policy and procedures as defined in the quality system
• Manufactures to existing procedures
• Maintain a flexible attitude and approach to changing requirements and priorities
• Able and willing to go where demands are most urgent
• Recognise team customers, both internal and external and strive to fully satisfy their needs
• Understands the impact of their role on the customer
• Personally, demonstrates highest standards of workmanship
• Maintains  high level of workmanship
• Using agreed measures, monitor and report on existing processes, indicating the need for corrective action as required
• Processes operated are running within their proven capability and monitored consistently
• Be aware of and ensure personal compliance with Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Support the daily/weekly/monthly safety audits and close out any corrective actions within agreed time-scale
• Responsible and regular attendance
• On time and regular attendance with clear communication with supervisor when time off is needed

About the Candidate: 

The right candidate for this position has prior experience in a similar role within a production enviroment, excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, familiarity with safety regulations and procedures, and attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of industry-specific equipment and tools is highly desirbable.

Additional Qualifications: 

• High School graduate or GED.
• Relevant prior experience
• Constructively challenges
• Carries out tasks with minimal supervision
• Focus on personal development
• Positive & professional attitude to work and OI
• Drives a quality culture
• Flexible and can respond positively to change
• Acts with honesty, integrity, and openness
• Can work with a team and independently
• Takes responsibility and is accountable
• Can communicate effectively and positively

Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected hourly rate for this position is between $19.50-$23, Non-Exempt.   The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits:

• Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and 
• Vision plans. 
• Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period. 
• Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year
• In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy.
• Professional Development - OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
   

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa for this role at this time. Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder.

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