Technical Support/ Mechanical Processing Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Cutting, polishing, and epoxy bonding of materials
• Operating mechanical processing equipment and power tools
• Learning manufacturing and material processing techniques
• Supporting R&D and production-related activities

Candidate Profile

• No extensive experience required
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Experience using tools, saws, polishers, or machinery is beneficial
• Bachelor's degree is not required

Position Summary
We are seeking a temporary Technical Support Specialist to support day-to-day mechanical processing and production operations for detector materials used in PET molecular imaging applications. The role is intended for a hands-on production environment and requires daily operation of manufacturing equipment, adherence to process instructions, accurate documentation, and strong commitment to safety, quality, and work ethics.

• Operate production equipment on a daily basis to support mechanical processing and large-volume manufacturing activities.
• Perform cutting, sectioning, and shaping operations using wire saws, ID saws, OD saws, and related production tools.
• Support grinding, polishing, surface finishing, and post-processing of materials according to approved procedures.
• Prepare, load, unload, clean, and maintain equipment and work areas to ensure safe and repeatable production flow.
• Follow manufacturing processes, work instructions, inspection requirements, and process-control expectations.
• Track samples, record process parameters, document deviations, and maintain accurate production records.
• Work closely with process engineering, production, quality, and R&D teams to support process improvements, troubleshooting, and transfer of improved methods into routine manufacturing.
• Follow EHS requirements, PPEr rules, material-handling procedures, and housekeeping standards in a production environment.

• Hands-on experience or strong willingness to work in a production, manufacturing, machine-shop, laboratory, or technical processing environment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely, follow detailed procedures, and maintain consistent attention to quality.
• Good mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and ability to perform repetitive precision-processing tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, commitment, and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate issues promptly to supervisors or engineers.

• Experience with wire saws, ID saws, OD saws, grinding, polishing, lapping, cutting, surface finishing, or precision sample preparation.
• Experience operating or supporting characterization equipment, optical inspection, dimensional inspection, or related measurement tools.
• Familiarity with production documentation, sample tracking, EHS practices, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.