Automation Operator

Advanced Powder Products•Philipsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our rapidly growing technology company is hiring! For over two decades, Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) has been developing and manufacturing complex net-shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM® and Printalloy® position APP as the first choice for some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients’ medical devices, hand tools, defense, and sporting goods. At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401k with company contribution, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance. Guided by our four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage Fun. We strive for Excellence. We foster Accountability. We promote Transparency. As we continue to grow, APP looks to hire self-driven individuals who move fast and think big. We are just getting started! www.4-app.com Job Characteristics: Perform specialized technical work efficiently with confidence and competence, while making decisions based on faction information in a high-pressure situation. High attention to details and be concerned for correctness of work and the immediate work that must be completed with a high degree of quality and precision. Complete tasks on time in a faster-than-average pace. Ability to think outside the box and focus on troubleshooting, while working at a high pace and degree of accuracy.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, and 3+ years manufacturing experience
Hands on manufacturing experience with strong mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn new skills
Orderly and responsible with tools and work area
Effective written & verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills
Basic math and computer skills
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be safety conscious and present self in clean, well-kept manner.

Responsibilities

Assist engineering with process development and documentation in automation area of production
Perform tooling change outs and preventative maintenance as required
Operate automation equipment as required including program changes, maximize output and quality
Advise on better means to complete the functions within the job and continually improve the operation
Maintain safe, clean and well organized work environment
Complete appropriate data entry as directed, prepare shift summaries as requested
Monitor tooling and supplies and take action to keep required materials in stock
Complete assigned tasks on time and to required specification(s)
Handle material as directed to ensure an uninterrupted flow of work
Perform additional duties within the broad scope of the job