Powder Processing Operator

About the role

We are currently looking for a Powder Processing Operator for our Bakers facility in Monroe, NC. As a Powder Processing Operator, you will play a valuable role within the Powder Processing Department helping ensure our materials and products are meeting customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform powder processing procedures including preparation, screening powder, blending powder, loading containers, and operating vacuum systems.
• Operate equipment safely and within standard operating procedures.
• Have a strong regard for quality.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on their feet throughout their shift.
• Learn and understand vacuum systems, pressure differentials, and identify and trace down leaks within a vacuum system.
• Be proactive, strategic, detail-oriented, able to multitask, have a strong commitment to quality, efficiency and effectiveness, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Adhere to and participate in company safety programs to ensure a safe work environment.
• Follow all quality standards and customer specifications, including proper documentation.
• Accurate use of shop floor business system (ABS).
• Routine maintenance of all equipment.
• Use measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers and measuring tapes.
• Operate heavy machinery such as forklifts and cranes.
• May be asked to wear a respirator from time to time.
• Prepare tape test for all cleaned equipment, containers, and clean rooms.
• Degrease, grind, debur, and clean parts and fixtures.
• Prepare loading equipment, screeners, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) as required.
• Water purge and Powder purge containers load for approval.
• Operate powder screening equipment to required specification (mesh fraction).
• Perform magnetic separation of powder.
• Transfer, blend, and store powder using appropriate equipment and storage containers.
• Purge containers and evaluate load for approval.
• Load containers with powder and condition for next process (Hot Isostatic Press (HIP), outgas, or shipment).
• Operate vacuum systems.
• Crimp outgassed parts and condition as required.
• Prepare and mark parts as required in process.
• Provide samples to customers while following procedures for marking and documentation.
• Complete test for control of screening and demagnetizing of product.
• Re-qualify equipment and powder containers.
• Material handling.
• All other duties as assigned or directed by management.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year of manufacturing experience.
• At least one (1) year of mechanical experience.
• At least three (3) months of vacuum system experience.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills.