Ceramics Engineer jobs in Louisiana

Hellma Materials and CVD Ceramics are manufacturers of special crystalline materials for applications in photonics and radiation detection. Hellma Materials produces large size optical materials for broadband applications covering the deep UV, VIS, near- and mid-IR. Calcium Fluoride, Barium Fluoride, Zinc Sulfide and Zinc Selenide feature broadband transmittance, enabling advanced applications for our customers in microlithography, laser optics, analytical instrumentation, astronomy and defense.

What is job responsible to deliver ?

• Performs a variety of product fabrication duties including cutting, generating, grinding, edging, cleaning and inspecting of a variety of optical blanks, following established methods and procedures to meet customer order requirements

What are key (primary) duties ?

• Develop, lead and run programs of CNC machining from work orders, simple blueprints, drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate products to customer specifications
• Responsible in reviewing and inspection of final machining and sizing of components as required supporting production programs and rework to include documentations.
• Maintains specifications by observing in process inspection methods, adjusting and reprogramming controls', sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Ensures quality of the finished product by continually reinforcing a strong and open working relationship between the quality and production departments.
• Must be able to operate various measuring and testing devices, such as calipers, micrometers, comparator and sag gauges, to achieve desired material specifications and quality.
• Maintains clean and safe work area and work tools and equipment.

What level of education is required ?

• High School or equivalent

What skills/competencies are required ?

• Two to four years in industrial environment
• Good mathematical skills
• Work off shifts as required; including weekends
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document for upon hire.

CVD Ceramics, Inc. offers a very competitive compensation package including medical insurance & other flexible benefits, performance incentive plan, 401(k) and paid holidays.

CVD Ceramics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Rotating shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person