Advanced Silicon Carbide Materials (ASCM), located in Lihue, Hawaii, designs and manufactures high performance mirrors and telescopes made of CVC SiC® or composites. These precision-engineered optical products are used in a wide range of civilian, military and aerospace applications. ASCM is seeking an entry level and an experienced full time General Laborer - Process Technician for 3rd shift. This is an immediate opportunity and a high technology job available on Kauai.

The Process Technician focuses on the manufacturing of advanced ceramics, i.e. silicon carbide. The facility operations 24/7 during the operation of CVD/CVC reactors with the goal of achieving Run Order objectives and customer order requirements as directed by a Research Scientist. Additional responsibilities include plant and support equipment maintenance and calibration routines.

Advanced Silicon Carbide Materials offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other benefits to employees.

Sorry no relocation is available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

 Key Job Functions Include CVD/CVC Reactor Operations include:

• Preparation of the graphite material to support of reactor run orders
• Load and unloading of graphite fixtures/removal of deposited SiC material
• Pre-startup review of reactor operations through testing and performance assessment to ensure safety of personnel and equipment
• Monitor status of reactor and support equipment performance during operation
• Provide continuous improvement to written standard operating procedures
• Conduct regular maintenance and calibration routines to ensure expected design performance and accuracy of established process gas flow rates
• Loading/unloading of material shipments to and from plant using a forklift
• Provide detailed shift reporting to ensure a seamless transition to next shift
• Maintain efficiency and cleanliness of all work areas

 Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED with applied technical training certificate
• 1+ years’ experience in mechanics or other shop/industrial tool-related fields
• Mechanical aptitude with common electrical shop tools and hand tools
• Electrician, auto mechanic, HVAC and plumbing trade skills a plus
• Competency in writing and Microsoft apps skills are required to record reactor processing
• Able to work in a 24/7 multiple-shift plant operation, overtime hours are expected
• Must be a team player
• Self-starter with strong initiative