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Description
~ Ocean Power Technologies (Nasdaq:OPTT) is a pioneer in renewable wave-energy technology that converts ocean wave energy into electricity. ~
OPT's proprietary PowerBuoy® technology is based on a modular design and has undergone and continues to undergo periodic full-scale ocean performance validation. OPT specializes in advanced autonomous (not grid connected), cost-effective, and environmentally sound ocean wave based power generation and management technology.
The PowerBuoy system integrates patented technologies in hydrodynamics, electronics, energy conversion, and computer control systems to extract the natural energy in ocean waves. The result is a leading edge, ocean-tested, proprietary autonomous system that turns wave power into reliable, clean, and environmentally beneficial electricity for offshore applications.
Position Overview
Ocean Power Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Technician.
The Manufacturing Technician is a motivated, creative experienced technical resource with a focus on the assembly and testing of state of the art marine hydrokinetic power conversion systems to include mechanical, electromechanical and electrical structures, components and actuators.
He/she is a critical member of a multi-discipline and cross functional team where, in addition to his/her duties, he/she participates by sharing ideas, experiences, thoughts and expertise for the conception, design and development of efficient, reliable and cost effective solutions and products. He/she drives to implement industry best practice and all applicable manufacturing and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Working together with the Operations Manager and the Engineering team, his/her responsibilities include:
- General mechanical and electrical assembly- alignment, tolerancing, leveling, bolting, wiring
- Assembly area, material, equipment and facilities set up and oversight
- Assembly of power conversion equipment according to design prints, specifications, industry practice workmanship standards, procedures, instructions from project personnel
- Electro-mechanical testing of components and assemblies
- Hydraulics system assembly and operation
- Electrical assembly and wiring practices
- Handling of equipment, tools, facilities and material in an appropriate manner, with necessary maintenance and care
- Carpentry for crating
- Material handling/rigging of assemblies up to 5000 lbs
- Machine shop tasks- lathe, mill, drill press, brake
- Hand tools- drills, taps, punches, automatic screw drivers, wrenches, micrometers, calipers, wire strippers, wire cutters, crimping tools, hoists, torque wrenches and lifting apparatus use per job needs
- Subassembly and drill pattern layout according to prints
- Experience in inspecting incoming hardware and parts to prints (QC function)
- Carry out duties as member of a project team to meet the overall team goals (Quality, Cost, and schedule)
- Support the planning of all assembly, integration, testing and deployment of OPT systems
- Effectively promote a safe working environment as well as a apply a stringent focus on quality, shop floor organization and overall management
Qualifications
- Excellent workmanship practices
- Experience with precision measuring
- Can read assembly prints, and can project assembly order
- Understanding of geometric tolerancing
- Experience with manual machining or CNC
- Understanding of wiring diagrams
- Working knowledge of tools, fasteners
- Welding certification a plus, but not required
- Knowledge of OSHA compliance requirements
- Familiarity with national and international standards (UL, IEEE, EC…) a plus
- Forklift certification a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with industrial structure building a plus
- Familiarity with marine environment a plus
To Apply
- Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with "Manufacturing Technician" indicated in the subject line.