Growth Technician

Join Luxium Solutions, LLC as a Growth Technician and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to developing innovative materials and solutions for various industries. The Growth Technician will perform a wide variety of crystal growth machine set ups and operations required in the growth of rod, ribbon, tubes, sheet, and specialty type items made from industrial sapphire. Must be capable of growing 5 machines of similar products at an acceptable level and perform other activities following established methods and procedures (i.e. inspection, data collection, etc.). Other duties as assigned and determined by business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that material products are attached to material puller and temperatures are closely monitored and product lengths are closely observed.

• Run samples; inspect and check against specifications; make necessary temperature and speed adjustments based on visual and mechanical observations.
• Operate multiple machines; making periodic inspections and maintaining continuous monitoring and observation of “growing material” by using microscope, camera monitors and shielded viewers.
• Cut off material according to specifications.
• Detect and report improper operation of equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to Supervisor.
• Set speeds, feeds, temperatures, stops and seed orientation, limit switches; making all required adjustments to machine and die according to check list.
• Adjust and install any safety devices.
• Select die sets, base plates, pedestals, rings, and jackets according to job; placing and aligning in machine; bolting, clamping or securing die components, induction coil, water jacket, chamber, feeder tube, heat shields, insulation, and water, air and argon lines.

• This position operates during the third shift and requires availability for one weekend each week.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or specialized certification preferred.

• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to use shop math (ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and to read blue prints, specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, tables, drawings and Work Instructions
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and handling of chemicals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as required.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Luxium Solutions offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:

• ANNUAL BONUS
• Salary $22.00-$26.00
• Paid Time Off available on day one (pro-rated for new hires)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescriptions available on day one
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short/Long Term Disability
• HSA/FSA
• EAP
• 401(k) & company match
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
• 6 week Paid Parental Leave
• & many more!