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Full-time
high school, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Paid Time Off, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Company-Matched 401K, Company-Matched Pension Plan
Posted 32d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing, machining, and harvesting ceramic material samples using various grinding and cutting equipment for R&D evaluation. The role involves verifying sample dimensions with precision tools and documenting preparation steps to support laboratory testing.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma with 3 years of experience or a bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience in machining or material removal. Proficiency with measurement tools and experience handling brittle materials like ceramics or glass is strongly preferred.
Full job description
It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.
We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.
Job Title
R&D Grinding Technician IIResponsible for preparing, machining, and harvesting ceramic and related material samples for laboratory testing and R&D evaluation. Operates grinding, cutting, and shaping equipment, including Blanchard grinders, reciprocating surface grinders, table saws, and geological saws, to produce test-ready specimens in accordance with customer requirements, approved work instructions, quality expectations, and safety standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
Works under limited supervision while following approved work instructions, drawings, customer requirements, and laboratory procedures to prepare ceramic and related material samples for testing.
Operates sample preparation and machining equipment, including but not limited to:
Blanchard grinders
Reciprocating surface grinders
Table saws
Geological saws
Basic cutting, grinding, and material removal equipment used for sample harvesting and shaping
Harvests samples from ceramic parts, coupons, billets, tiles, and other submitted materials to create basic shapes or test specimens for downstream analysis.
Performs grinding, sectioning, and shaping operations to support mechanical, thermal, electrical, microscopy, chemistry, and other laboratory testing needs.
Interprets basic work instructions, sample drawings, customer requests, and dimensional requirements to determine appropriate machining and preparation approach.
Uses measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other basic inspection tools to verify sample dimensions and workmanship.
Documents sample preparation steps, equipment used, relevant observations, and deviations from standard processing requirements.
Identifies and communicates sample condition concerns, machining limitations, dimensional issues, cracking, chipping, contamination risks, or other preparation-related problems to laboratory leadership or internal customers.
Performs basic troubleshooting on sample preparation equipment and resolves routine operational issues within area of responsibility.
Cleans equipment and work areas, performs routine preventative maintenance, and supports safe, reliable operation of sample preparation equipment.
Assists with data gathering, record keeping, and basic technical reporting related to sample preparation, equipment condition, rework, scrap, or process observations.
Works independently on assigned sample preparation tasks and supports continuous improvement by identifying practical improvements to workflow, fixturing, equipment use, safety, or sample quality.
Collaborates with analysts, engineers, technicians, and internal customers to ensure samples are prepared in a way that supports valid testing and minimizes rework.
Cross-trains on related laboratory equipment and sample preparation processes as needed to support department priorities.
Complies with customer specifications, quality requirements, laboratory procedures, and safety standards.
Knowledge of CNC operation or G-Code programming is a plus.
Job Requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related work experience.
Technical training, trade school coursework, or machining-related certification is preferred.
Experience
Experience operating grinders, saws, or other material removal equipment is strongly preferred.
Experience with Blanchard grinders, reciprocating surface grinders, table saws, geological saws, or similar sample preparation equipment is highly preferred.
Experience machining, grinding, cutting, or preparing ceramic, glass, stone, carbide, refractory, or other brittle materials is preferred.
Experience in a laboratory, R&D, prototype, machine shop, ceramics manufacturing, or materials testing environment is preferred.
Experience with equipment maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and dimensional inspection is preferred.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, sample preparation requests, basic drawings, and dimensional requirements.
Ability to use basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
Able to generate basic technical notes, sample preparation records, and equipment-related documentation.
Understands basic material handling considerations for ceramics and other brittle materials, including chipping, cracking, edge quality, contamination, and dimensional control.
Possesses practical troubleshooting skills for sample preparation and machining equipment.
Able to use computer systems for basic departmental functions, including data entry, work tracking, and documentation.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to manage multiple sample preparation priorities.
Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Exhibits effective cooperation and communication skills to work within a team environment and support internal customers.
Position-Specific Physical Requirements
Required to always wear appropriate personal protective equipment in work areas.
May be required to work around rotating equipment, grinding wheels, saw blades, coolant systems, sharp edges, ceramic dust, and brittle material fragments.
May be required to handle hazardous chemicals such as acids, solvents, coolants, or cleaning agents.
May be required to wear a respirator; medical evaluation will be required prior to fitting.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
May be required to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform hands-on equipment operation throughout the workday.
Target Hiring Range
Hourly: USD 22.84 - USD 27.62
Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Leading global manufacturer of technical ceramics. We make the world measurably better!
Industry
Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1910
Headquarters
Golden, Colorado
LinkedIn followers
25,824
Total funding
$5M
CoorsTek is the international partner of choice for companies requiring the unique, high-performance properties of products manufactured from engineered technical ceramics and advanced materials. CoorsTek delivers outstanding value through unsurpassed expertise in materials engineering; broad research, development, and manufacturing capabilities; collaborative relationships, and operational excellence. For more information about CoorsTek, including product information and company history since 1910, visit CoorsTek.com.
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