Job Overview
Reports to: General Manager
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Type: Internship (Full-Time/Part-Time)
Duration : 3-6 Months
Schedule: 1st Shift
Job Summary:
Provide, implement, and administer masking instructions and visual aids within the facility. DPD Technicians work directly for the Quality Manager. The DPD Technician is involved in developing and implementing systems to ensure products or services meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. This position may include a mixture of the functions below to be determined upon hire.
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work will all types of computer applications including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, PDF editor, word and
excel. - Manage and create file structures for storage of existing and new documents. This will include visual aids, customer provided blueprints and any other work instructions.
- Ability to take and edit photos for use in masking instructions.
- Interpretation of masking instructions to translate onto internal visual aids.
- Use of CATIA to create model based visual aids.
- Ability to read multiple types of blueprints.
- Interpretation of customer supplied purchase orders and work instructions.
Benefits:
- Compensation Range $18.00 to $ 22.00 per hour (DOE)
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning
experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Resilient - Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in CATIA
Ability to read multiple types of blueprints
Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Able to hear in normal audio range
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - All Required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a manufacturing setting where shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.
Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Education Required High School or better. Experience Required Ability to read multiple types of blueprints Proficient in CATIA Proficient in Microsoft Office Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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