GelSight is building a platform to digitize touch, the next critical mode of machine intelligence. We have pioneered technology enabling users to finally characterize touch in a meaningful way. The next wave of artificial Intelligence must continue to sense more like humans, and GelSight can digitize what only human hands can touch and do. GelSight technology provides extremely detailed and rapid surface characterization, enabling various applications in aerospace, automotive, forensics and robotics. Our company has recently received recognition for its innovation in tactile intelligence from Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech, BostInno- Innovation On Fire, and the Massachusetts Innovation Network Eddies Awards.” GelSight continues to hit new milestones with the recent launch our GelSight Max putting a “lab in the palm of your hand”. In support of this growth, we are looking to add a sales engineer to our team as we grow our revenue and penetrate new accounts.
GelSight seeks a Production Technician with experience in small scale manufacturing and interest in learning new processes and techniques which require a high level of skill and attention to detail. The primary focus will be to perform tasks associated with gel production. The ideal candidate is quality-driven, attentive, and eager to learn and master processes and materials. Critical to the role are the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions, strong communication, teamwork, a continuous improvement mindset, and delivering results daily. This position requires on-site presence working in a laboratory/production setting which involves regular handling of various chemicals. Typically, a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, is required though occasional overtime may be necessary to support surges in demand.
Responsibilities:
The Production Technician will perform tasks to assist team members in production and lab work. As experience in the roles grows and under appropriate supervision, responsibilities will include:
- Completing manufacturing processes to ensure timely completion of gel production
- Preparing materials/chemicals, areas, tooling, and equipment for production and engineering needs
- Maintaining inventory levels of various consumables products
- Storing, retrieving, weighing, mixing, and coating chemicals
- Recording and entering information into a database
- Assembling/disassembling, cleaning, and maintaining equipment
- Performing Quality Control inspection, testing, release, quarantine, documentation, etc.
- Preparing, labeling, and packaging gel products
- Creating/drafting documented work instructions and training of less experienced team members
- Assisting with team leaders to troubleshoot production process & equipment issues
- Regular cleaning and organization of production and lab areas
- Assisting other team members as required
Qualifications:
- Highschool diploma; Associate degree in a technical field preferred
- Prior small scale manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with work that requires excellent hand dexterity
- Experience with work requiring a high level of quality and attention to detail
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including data entry
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Unwavering compliance with safety & quality regulations, including protective gear as required
GelSight is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.
