Machine Operator I

Materion•Tucson, AZ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator I will perform all processing steps necessary for the flow of product through the Kiln work cell; ensure product quality and adherence to appropriate processing standards; assist and instruct other departmental employees as directed. This role is based at our facility in Tucson, AZ. Shifts Available: 1st shift (5:00am - 1:30pm) 2nd shift (1:00pm - 9:30pm) 3rd Shift (9:00pm - 5:30am)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of one year experience with work cell-specific machines and equipment
Knowledge of product quality concepts and ISO principles
Can use a variety of inspection and measuring tools and techniques, including comparators if necessary
Technical awareness, able to work with data analysis and problem-solving techniques
Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

Comply with all PPE and job- or area-specific workplace safety requirements
Properly use lockout/tagout procedures
Test fire and check pressed parts, dye check parts to determine quality and make necessary adjustments
Work effectively with QC/QA personnel to improve output capability and quality
Competently operate all essential machines and/or equipment in the work cell
Help evaluate equipment tooling if necessary
Identify and actively participate in continuous improvements of safety, quality, and production
Maintain or exceed standard production rates
Monitor all kiln firing processes, intervene as needed to ensure superior firing results
Perform all required tasks at a high level of performance
Plan, schedule production employee training on using SAP for production
Safely and properly perform power checks, change glow bars as needed
Troubleshoot general problems in the area including machine or equipment problems as needed
Work with minimal direct supervision, work from establish procedures but use reasoning skills to resolve problems
Work effectively in a team environment, think creatively, problem solve, work safely