Development Technician - Composites - Greene Tweed
Kulpsville, PA
About the Job
At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.
If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities :
+ Utilizes production and/or development equipment in sample preparation activities. Operates all equipment in a safe and clean manner.
+ Carries out assigned experiments, captures data, and provides appropriate feedback to development engineers.
+ Assists engineering with process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer to production activities in alignment with quality assurance protocols.
+ Performs visual and dimensional inspection of products, collects and interprets inspection reports from auditors, and suggests process adjustments as necessary.
+ Provides general support including packaging, rework, assembly and hardware install.
+ Assist engineering in troubleshooting problems by investigating product defects, identifying mold problems, and initiating/implementing process improvements.
+ Assists development team in other areas including, but not limited to: design-for-manufacturing, planning, time/cost estimates, material handling, assembly, design/creation of custom test rigs, running custom parts tests, capturing and reporting data.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications: High School Diploma required; Associates degree in engineering technology and/or technician certificate desired
Skills and Experience:
+ 0-5 years of technical experience in manufacturing and/or related product development
+ Must be experienced with basic lab equipment and in utilizing analytical measuring instruments (calipers, scales, etc.;). Must be able to observe, measure and enter testing results into electronic reporting system
+ Ability to follow multi-step procedures
+ Working knowledge of product line specific equipment and processes. Basic knowledge of testing equipment
+ General mechanical aptitude to perform routine cleaning & maintenance and occasional troubleshooting
+ Strong mathematical background. Must be able to solve simple algebraic equations for sample preparation
+ Demonstrated initiative; a self-starter
+ Experience in safely handling chemicals. Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as eye, ear and foot protection
+ Proficient in MS Office – Excel, Word
+ Experience with SAP preferred
+ Familiarity with GD&T preferred
+ Experience working in a production and/or engineering environment is preferred
+ Ability to operate as part of a cross functional team.
Job Environment :
Physical Requirements:
Standing Frequently (46-100%)
Sitting Occasionally (16-45%)
Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance
Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance
Walking Frequently (46-100%)
Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses
Mental Requirements:
Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)
Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
Supervise Rarely (0-15%)
Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)
Organize Frequently (46-100%)
Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)
Communication Frequently (46-100%)
Work Environment
High Temperatures Occasionally (16-45%)
Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)
Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment)
Fumes Exposure Occasionally (16-45%)
Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.
We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Drug Free Workplace:
Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.
NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.
Where Inspiration Drives Innovation
At Greene Tweed we believe that our true capability as a technology-focused company comes from our employees. Every customer challenge is solved by a team, and members are engaged across departments. From engineering and manufacturing, to sales and marketing, we work together using cutting-edge technology to assess problems, recommend solutions, and bring them into reality.
The tools of social business bring voices from around the world together in collaboration. And advanced capabilities such as FEA and state-of-the-art laboratories allow for comprehensive testing, analysis, and predictive modeling. Our manufacturing facilities expand the limits of possibility in fabrication. And embedded Lean Six Sigma upholds the highest levels of quality and efficiency during production.
This process of development is fundamental to Greene Tweed’s ability to solve critical challenges. And it means going beyond the right tools, and seeking out the right people.
If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities :
+ Utilizes production and/or development equipment in sample preparation activities. Operates all equipment in a safe and clean manner.
+ Carries out assigned experiments, captures data, and provides appropriate feedback to development engineers.
+ Assists engineering with process recipe development, prototype manufacturing, and transfer to production activities in alignment with quality assurance protocols.
+ Performs visual and dimensional inspection of products, collects and interprets inspection reports from auditors, and suggests process adjustments as necessary.
+ Provides general support including packaging, rework, assembly and hardware install.
+ Assist engineering in troubleshooting problems by investigating product defects, identifying mold problems, and initiating/implementing process improvements.
+ Assists development team in other areas including, but not limited to: design-for-manufacturing, planning, time/cost estimates, material handling, assembly, design/creation of custom test rigs, running custom parts tests, capturing and reporting data.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications: High School Diploma required; Associates degree in engineering technology and/or technician certificate desired
Skills and Experience:
+ 0-5 years of technical experience in manufacturing and/or related product development
+ Must be experienced with basic lab equipment and in utilizing analytical measuring instruments (calipers, scales, etc.;). Must be able to observe, measure and enter testing results into electronic reporting system
+ Ability to follow multi-step procedures
+ Working knowledge of product line specific equipment and processes. Basic knowledge of testing equipment
+ General mechanical aptitude to perform routine cleaning & maintenance and occasional troubleshooting
+ Strong mathematical background. Must be able to solve simple algebraic equations for sample preparation
+ Demonstrated initiative; a self-starter
+ Experience in safely handling chemicals. Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as eye, ear and foot protection
+ Proficient in MS Office – Excel, Word
+ Experience with SAP preferred
+ Familiarity with GD&T preferred
+ Experience working in a production and/or engineering environment is preferred
+ Ability to operate as part of a cross functional team.
Job Environment :
Physical Requirements:
Standing Frequently (46-100%)
Sitting Occasionally (16-45%)
Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistance
Carrying Up to 25lbs without assistance
Walking Frequently (46-100%)
Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses
Mental Requirements:
Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)
Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
Supervise Rarely (0-15%)
Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)
Organize Frequently (46-100%)
Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)
Communication Frequently (46-100%)
Work Environment
High Temperatures Occasionally (16-45%)
Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)
Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment)
Fumes Exposure Occasionally (16-45%)
Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.
We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
Drug Free Workplace:
Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.
NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.
Where Inspiration Drives Innovation
At Greene Tweed we believe that our true capability as a technology-focused company comes from our employees. Every customer challenge is solved by a team, and members are engaged across departments. From engineering and manufacturing, to sales and marketing, we work together using cutting-edge technology to assess problems, recommend solutions, and bring them into reality.
The tools of social business bring voices from around the world together in collaboration. And advanced capabilities such as FEA and state-of-the-art laboratories allow for comprehensive testing, analysis, and predictive modeling. Our manufacturing facilities expand the limits of possibility in fabrication. And embedded Lean Six Sigma upholds the highest levels of quality and efficiency during production.
This process of development is fundamental to Greene Tweed’s ability to solve critical challenges. And it means going beyond the right tools, and seeking out the right people.
Source : Greene Tweed