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TITLE:  DST Team Lead  

DEPARTMENT:  Operations   

REPORTS TO:  DST Supervisor 

CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt 

STATUS:  Full Time  

LOCATION:  VaporTech onsite in Longmont, Colorado  

POSITION SUMMARY:    

The role is responsible for the coordination and participation in manufacturing of VaporTech’s Diamond Seal Technology (DST) products. At a high level, this includes; handling of DST raw material, processing of raw material through VaporTech’s Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes, and final packaging/inspection—all while conforming to VaporTech safety and quality practices. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBIITIES: 

• Overall coordination of shift activities to ensure smooth operation at maximum efficiency, including; break timing, proper documentation, in-process quality inspection, etc. 

• Loading/unloading component fixtures for DST product cleaning, PVD processing, and preparation for shipment of finished goods. 

• Perform initial receiving inspection of raw materials, as well as final inspection of product prior to customer shipment. 

• Perform inventory transactions to ensure accuracy of raw material, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods. 

• Perform “target changes” on coating equipment at a daily frequency. This is a basic maintenance process that requires minimum knowledge of tools (wrench, power drill, etc.), drawings/schematics, water cooling systems, etc. 

• Perform training and onboarding of new DST operators. 

• Perform random finished good audits (finish good evaluation, or FPE) to ensure quality levels acceptable. 

• Calculate total production output per shift and participate in discussion/activities to increase production output. 

• Perform safety and 5S audits to ensure safety expectations are met. 

OTHER: 

• Promote a culture of dedication to safety of our employees, and commitment to meeting the customer’s quality expectations. 

• Engage in scheduled cycle counts pertaining to both raw material and finished goods within DST department and participate in any potential follow-up investigation regarding any findings. 

• Adherence to work instructions regarding the operation of our PVD systems, as well as assist in identifying areas to improve efficiency and ongoing quality improvements. 

• Performance of changeovers in DST Department. 

• Management of material flow between raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. 

• Maintains a clean and safe work area. 

• All other duties as assigned.  

EXPECTED OUTCOMES: 

• Efficient and on-time production of VaporTech’s Diamond Seal Technology (DST) products, in a safe fashion, while meeting customer quality standards. 

SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (mainly Excel & Outlook). 

• Experience working with vacuum thin film deposition processes and equipment a plus. 

• Comfortable with hands-on equipment maintenance activities (very basic) and familiarity working with hand-tools. 

• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. 

• Strong sense of time organization, prioritization, and works with a sense of urgency; 

• Self-disciplined, possesses the ability to initiate work with little to no prompting. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in lean manufacturing environment preferred; 

• Must be authorized to work in the US. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be capable of lifting and moving 50 lbs., to stand, kneel, stoop, crouch and walk throughout the day and to operate machinery and power tools.