Technical Support Mechanical Processing Technician
Job Location:
Rockford, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
9 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
7 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title:Technical Support/ Mechanical Processing Technician
Location(s):Rockford TN
Overview
An entry-level temporary position (6 to 12 months) supporting mechanical material processing activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Cutting polishing and epoxy bonding of materials
- Operating mechanical processing equipment and power tools
- Learning manufacturing and material processing techniques
- Supporting R&D and production-related activities
Candidate Profile
- No extensive experience required
- Mechanical aptitude preferred
- Experience using tools saws polishers or machinery is beneficial
- Bachelors degree is not required
Position Summary
We are seeking a temporary Technical Support Specialist to support day-to-day mechanical processing and production operations for detector materials used in PET molecular imaging applications. The role is intended for a hands-on production environment and requires daily operation of manufacturing equipment adherence to process instructions accurate documentation and strong commitment to safety quality and work ethics.
We are seeking a temporary Technical Support Specialist to support day-to-day mechanical processing and production operations for detector materials used in PET molecular imaging applications. The role is intended for a hands-on production environment and requires daily operation of manufacturing equipment adherence to process instructions accurate documentation and strong commitment to safety quality and work ethics.
The position supports potential conversion to full-time employment within one year. The ideal candidate is reliable detail-oriented comfortable working on the production floor and willing to learn specialized mechanical processing steps used in large-volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production equipment on a daily basis to support mechanical processing and large-volume manufacturing activities.
- Perform cutting sectioning and shaping operations using wire saws ID saws OD saws and related production tools.
- Support grinding polishing surface finishing and post-processing of materials according to approved procedures.
- Prepare load unload clean and maintain equipment and work areas to ensure safe and repeatable production flow.
- Follow manufacturing processes work instructions inspection requirements and process-control expectations.
- Track samples record process parameters document deviations and maintain accurate production records.
- Work closely with process engineering production quality and R&D teams to support process improvements troubleshooting and transfer of improved methods into routine manufacturing.
- Follow EHS requirements PPEr rules material-handling procedures and housekeeping standards in a production environment.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience or strong willingness to work in a production manufacturing machine-shop laboratory or technical processing environment.
- Ability to operate equipment safely follow detailed procedures and maintain consistent attention to quality.
- Good mechanical aptitude manual dexterity attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive precision-processing tasks.
- Strong work ethic reliability commitment and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
- Ability to document work clearly and communicate issues promptly to supervisors or engineers.
Highly Desirable Skills
- Experience with wire saws ID saws OD saws grinding polishing lapping cutting surface finishing or precision sample preparation.
- Experience operating or supporting characterization equipment optical inspection dimensional inspection or related measurement tools.
- Familiarity with production documentation sample tracking EHS practices and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Conversion to Full Employment
This temporary position supports a potential conversion to full-time employment within a one-year time frame. Conversion will depend on performance reliability ability to independently support day-to-day manufacturing operations commitment to safety and quality and business needs. Retaining a trained production support specialist would help preserve process knowledge improve manufacturing continuity and strengthen execution of scintillator material production.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
This temporary position supports a potential conversion to full-time employment within a one-year time frame. Conversion will depend on performance reliability ability to independently support day-to-day manufacturing operations commitment to safety and quality and business needs. Retaining a trained production support specialist would help preserve process knowledge improve manufacturing continuity and strengthen execution of scintillator material production.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC