About this role
DEPARTMENT:
Manufacturing - Pressure
REPORTS TO:
Manufacturing Manager
STATUS:
Non-Exempt
LOCATION:
Houston, TX 77086
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pressure Gauge Technician is responsible for assembly, testing, calibration, inspection, and packaging of pressure gauges and pressure gauge assemblies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operating Machinery/Equipment:
- Operate a range of machinery and equipment, including a cutoff saw, sanding belts, drill press, buffing wheels, crimping machine, electric screwdriver, case filling station, and pressure calibration station.
Manual Fabrication & Assembly:
- Manual assembly of parts per procedures and work instructions
Parts Management:
- Identify and pull parts as required.
- Interpret complex work orders to determine assembly requirements.
Quality Control & Documentation:
- Conduct quality assessments with minimal training, ensuring product acceptability through process inspection sheets and workstation measuring and test equipment.
- Recognize and document quality issues and defects.
- Effectively communicate issues to co-workers and supervisors for potential process improvement.
- Accurately indicate acceptable products on work orders as per established procedures.
Specific duties will vary on a daily basis.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in the English language (speaking, writing, and reading).
- Computer literacy (e.g., MS Word, Excel, internet) with a willingness to learn new programs.
- Reliable transportation to and from work (40-hour work week).
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Strong manual dexterity and good eyesight (for reading blueprints).
- Ability to follow written instructions.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Strong work ethic, emphasizing efficiency on repetitive tasks and tackling technical problems.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Mechanical inclination, such as working on cars, building models, or having experience in final assembly.
- Welding experience.
- Ability to thrive in an environment with shifting priorities and prioritize work without direct supervision.
- Previous experience in a factory/production environment.
- Problem-solving abilities.