Manufacturing Technician

Job overview • We are looking to further expand our small and friendly manufacturing team based in Santa Clara, California. • In our laboratories, a team of skilled scientists and technicians develop and produce novel, high-performance diamond products for the global market. • This is an integral role in supporting our end-to-end manufacturing activities and will involve using a range of polishing, lapping, measuring and inspection tools. • The successful candidate will carry out key processes for our post-production operations to meet operational needs. • The role will suit a diligent and autonomous individual with good attention to detail who enjoys a structured approach to their work. • The successful applicant will be trained and supported by subject experts in each area. • The role is considered flexible and the successful applicant may train into other processes as business requirements dictate. We have a “skills-based pay” program to reward such cross training. • Safety culture is a priority given the inherent higher risks and hazards of our industrial processes and working environment. • The ideal candidate will look to support continuous improvement across production. Duties and tasks • Delivering work safely and to a standard that ensures the health and safety of others. • Undertaking work in diamond wafer processing (lapping, polishing, quality control checks) as well any other ad-hoc requirements as requested. • Using lappers, polishing tools and precise measurement tools to ensure products are finished to the specification required. • Maintain equipment and work area to a high standard of neatness & cleanliness. • Working as an integral member of the production team to ensure Promise Adherence of delivery to customer. • Be a role model for our Company values. • The applicant is required to work to very exacting standards and expectations – these are critical processes applied to very high value parts. • A diligent & careful worker with a keen eye for detail. • The ideal applicant has machining or lapping/polishing skills or has demonstrated competence in an artisanal trade. This is not a requirement as enthusiastic and diligent candidates can be highly successful in the role. • Good interpersonal and communication skills. • Able to work both independently and as part of a team. • Basic computer literacy to use QC tools/equipment and perform data acquisition. Element Six offers an excellent suite of employee benefits including: • Choice of excellent health plans • Dental and vision plans • 401k plan and safe harbor with company match up to 6% • Quarterly bonus plan • Generous vacation, maternity/paternity paid leave, and sick leave benefits • “Skills-based pay” program to reward multi-skilling and cross training. Please note that ideally, applicants will be local to the SF bay area; we are unable to offer relocation support or work permit sponsorship for this role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.