DPF Operator I - A Shift - 7:30am - 7:45pm - ( 4 on 4 off )

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and monitors the sifting process to ensure raw materials meet correct particle size specifications. Also operates and monitors the department's weighing line processes, replenishes and maintains material levels in weighing silos and staging areas, and operates and monitors the bulk unloading process. This role is crucial for the safe and efficient production of completed weigh batches used in the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
6 months manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent.
CRC Bronze or above.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely uses overhead hoists.
Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
Hearing protection and safety glasses are required in designated areas.
Respirators are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.
Regularly scheduled testing is performed for: lung capacity (i.e. spirometry test), hearing, and respirator fit.

Nice To Haves

Certified Production Technician program completion.
Basic MS Windows software skills.
Forklift License and Pallet Jack License.

Responsibilities

Monitor weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirements.
Obtain raw materials from the on-site warehouse, verifying material type and lot number.
Vacuum the outside of raw material bags to prevent debris contamination.
Prepare and empty raw material bags into the hopper using a hoist.
Verify sifter screen condition, process material lots, and check screens after each lot.
Obtain samples from processed lots for testing and lab analysis.
Perform Cilas machine particle size tests and report results outside specifications.
Input processed lot data and test results into company information systems.
Prepare transport setup to the correct weighing silo for approval.
Build, remove, and replace sifter screens and blades as needed.
Check outside dust collectors and replace bags when full; clean weighing silo magnets.
Verify correct order number and starting weigh batch number before weighing.
Ensure weighing racks are clean, RFID tags are secured, and super sacks are properly attached.
Monitor the weighing line process and report errors or discrepancies.
Check weigh batch tickets to confirm all batches are within specifications.
Write batch numbers and body names on super sacks and tie securely.
Double-stack weighed batches onto export pallets and load onto rack system.
Prepare cardboard box containers and place them on proper pallets.
Prepare weigh batch barrels for weighing by lining them with appropriate bags.
Weigh each batch on a scale to reconfirm actual weights.
Write batch data on a log before placing weigh batches in boxes.
Write enclosed batch number range and body name on box containers and tape securely.
Stack boxes/pallets on the floor in sequence in prescribed areas.
Verify body code being weighed and check computer and silo diagram levels to determine materials needed for silo filling.
Print bar codes for each bag of material with correct product name, lot number, and weight.
Transport single bags on plastic pallets and stage near the elevator.
Stage correct materials in front of silo filling stations.
Open dust collection valves at silo filling stations and select the appropriate silo for filling.
Confirm bar code ticket and manufacturer's information match the silo to be filled.
Operate hoist to lift material bags onto the silo filling station.
Scan the bar code to unlock the silo cover, remove the cover, empty the bag, and replace the cover.
Select 'stop filling' on the computer display to update inventory levels.
Complete paperwork for each lot of material dumped into the silos.
Perform system checks and setup for bulk rail material transfer.
Verify all railcar numbers in the yard.
Inspect railcars and ensure proper settings of valves and petcocks.
Verify raw material lot numbers match the Lot Designation Sheet.
Prepare hoses for raw material transfer according to work instructions.
Confirm correct hose connections by examining indicator lights on the control panel.
Transfer bulk rail materials to the correct bulk silos.
Regulate blower pressure and railcar pressure during transfer.
Obtain material samples during raw material transfer.
Perform Cilas machine particle size tests on samples from raw material transfer.
Input sampling data into the appropriate QSI Infinity project.
Notify area management if particle size data falls outside control limits.
Verify railcars are empty and perform proper shut-down procedures.
Adhere to 'Quiet Time Zone' procedures.
Unclog raw material lines as needed.
Work safely by avoiding forklifts, staying clear of forklift doors, using personnel doors, and safely using overhead hoists.
Participate in Preventive Maintenance (PM), Machine Maintenance Operator Leader (MMOL), and Global 5S activities.
Follow all Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures, including waste disposal.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.