Production Operator 1 Sintering Plant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Participation in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
• Independent, safe, responsible operation of all the equipment necessary for the production of super abrasives and related products within specified work assignment.
• Operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
• Operate chemical processing equipment and handle hazardous chemicals.
• Perform hand assemblies of product, blends, sieved material, and other as required.
• Operate and interpret results from measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no go gauges, and visual standards.
• Perform minor tooling changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Assist area experts in completing higher difficulty tooling setup, changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Complete ownership for housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Adhere to documented work instructions: PPF, POCI, EOI, JSA, assembly prints, and other as needed.
• Affirm product and process quality measures are maintained.
• Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, cooperative and team-oriented skills and behaviors.
• Proven independent performer that needs minimal supervision.
• Ability to use production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.
• Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts.
• Lifting and transport of materials (20-40 lbs).
• Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate manufacturing production equipment listed above.
• Ability to effectively balance priorities and multiple tasks to achieve overall production goals.
• MUST be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Education And/or Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.