Since 1985, our core business has been enteral device product development, design, manufacturing, and engineering in a state-of-the-art facility near Cleveland, Ohio. AMT’s steady growth consistently creates job opportunities in Northeast Ohio. We are always searching for new talent and would love for you to join our team! We strive to keep the small company feeling while still reaching users all over the globe.

Position Summary:

• The Materials Technician will be responsible for everyday support and testing for the Materials Department. The activities will typically include the use of various instruments in the lab, data analysis and documenting results. The technician will be working alongside the Materials Department in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The technician will be expected to learn the use of the instruments, safe laboratory practices and sample preparation. This position is great for someone who is interested in science and engineering with a desire to understand and solve problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list is not comprehensive but meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties are required and/or assigned.

• Various testing including the use of a tensile tester, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, and microscope. Prior experience with these instruments is not necessary but will be a plus.
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic)
• Analyze data according to recommended statistical procedures.
• Assist in researching alternative/new materials and polymeric systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Required Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to learn basic materials characterization methods (including DSC, rheometer, FTIR, etc.)
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate degree in science/engineering is a plus.
• Prior experience in a lab setting

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, non-engineers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Maintains a valid Driver’s License.

Essential Job Functions: Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to operational or other company demands.

Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex analysis of computer/phone system issues and business related issues with IT ;research, read, analyze and interpret written materials; meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.

Physical: Must be able to use computer equipment, travel to other locations to help on IT issues,
Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of IT, modern business communication, office procedures and methods. Skill to troubleshoot laptops, personal computers and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

Equipment Used: telephones, computer, other office equipment as needed.

Special/ Additional Requirements: Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, and/or criminal background check.

AMT is Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
From: Applied Medical Technology, Inc.

Benefits:

• Insurance: AMT offers major medical, dental, and vision insurance at the first of the month following 30 days of service.
• Other Benefits: AMT offers several other voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness, term life insurance & long term disability (company paid), among others.
• 401k: AMT matches 100% of your contribution, up to 3% of your salary.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): In addition to nine paid holidays, AMT provides employees with paid time off (determined by length of service), starting on day one