Staff Manufacturing Technician 2

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

Spokane, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$24.69–$41.15 Per Hour

SKILLS

CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Casting, Compensation and Benefits, Component Assembly, Computer Software, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Employment Law, Environmental Health, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Injection Molding, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machining, Machining Operations, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Physical Science, Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Control, Robotics, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Software Simulation, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Tool and Die Manufacturing

LOCATION

Spokane, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Hourly Range: $24.69 USD to $41.15 USD **Description** The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role you will support advanced manufacturing development, including hands-on participation in a broad range of manufacturing processes related to the production of metallic alloys. This highly technical and hands-on position ensures quality and efficiency in all professional activities, while following environmental, health and safety policies/procedures. **Responsibilities Include:** + Hands-on participation in the installation, operation and maintenance of alloy melting and casting equipment. + Hands-on participation and support in implementation of improved manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment. + Support in troubleshooting equipment by inspecting electronic, hydraulic, and mechanic components. + Maintain material processing documentation, process flow diagrams, and detailed drawings for complex equipment and proprietary hardware/equipment. **Required Qualifications:** + Associate degree of 2+ years in a related technical discipline or two (2) years of related professional experience with manufacturing processes. + Technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or related field. + At least 2 years of professional experience in a professional setting with manufacturing principles, safety protocols, and machinery operation. + Hands-on experience in one or more of metal manufacturing processes such as metal casting, CNC machining etc. + Hands-on experience in maintenance and repair operations associated with hydraulics, injection molding, pneumatics and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting. + Personal attributes should include good judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move/assemble experimental components and equipment. Must have good motor skills, be able to maneuver stairs, and stand or sit for extended periods. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with limited climate control and exposure to hot and cold temperatures. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Certifications related to manufacturing such as Manufacturing Technician Level (1), Certified Production Technician (CPT) and Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMgfT + Hands-on experience of foundry processes and ability to apply casting concepts in a manufacturing environment. + Hands-on experience in operations associated with electrical systems, electronics, mechanical drives, and robotics. + Hands-on experience with vacuum systems and temperature controls. + Hands-on experience with CNC and other machine shop equipment. + Hands-on experience with quality control and producing high quality parts **Compensation & Benefits:** Pay Range: $24.69 to $41.15 per year based on years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ **Company Information:** Who is ARA? (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ara) **Learn more about ARA and Our Core Values at** WHO WE ARE - ARA (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/) Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979, employs over 2200 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns' greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, opportunities and autonomy to take active roles as employee owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are expected to advance new capabilities to support company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The core values "Passion, Freedom, Service and Growth" and the motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sum up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com. **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Required** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Dedicated:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well **Motivations** **Required** + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks **Education** **Required** + Associates or better **Experience** **Required** + 2 years: Relevant work experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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