Production Technician at Diamond Foundry in Bay Area, CA

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Technicians to join our growing team in our Warm Springs location. As a Production Technician, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and accurate manufacturing of our diamond wafers. You will be responsible for operating production equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring adherence to safety and production standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, computer literacy, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to producing high-quality products. Any of the following titles may be given at the time of hire: Production Technician, Laser Technician, TDL Technician, or Surface Finishing Technician.

We are hiring for these shifts:

1 person for Laser and Package Technician for D-Shift: Thursday-Sunday alt. every other Wednesday (6pm-6am)

1 person for RIM Technician position for night shift: Monday-Friday (3:30pm-12am)

2 people for Surface Finishing Technicians for day shift: Monday-Friday (6am-4:30pm)

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operating machinery, performing basic troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment according to safety and procedural guidelines.
• Assembly & Quality Control: Assembling products to specifications, conducting quality checks, and documenting production data.
• Material Handling & Workplace Organization: Safely moving materials, maintaining a clean workspace, and adhering to safety protocols.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Accurately recording production data, utilizing computer systems for tracking, and maintaining logs.
• Teamwork & Continuous Improvement: Collaborating with team members, following instructions, and participating in initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.

Requirements

• Possessing prior experience in a manufacturing setting, with technical or vocational training being a plus.
• Demonstrating the ability to operate equipment, troubleshoot issues, and interpret technical documents
• Exhibiting strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality standards, and the ability to perform inspections.
• Being able to lift heavy objects, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Possessing basic computer proficiency, including data entry and software navigation, along with effective communication and teamwork skills.

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.

Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.

Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:

-Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.

-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs

-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls

-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.