Machine Operator III - Doxy 2nd Shift

Materion•Newton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for operating all equipment associated with the preparation and production of LX powders supporting deliveries of a premium powder product.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years industrial manufacturing experience.
Requires the ability to follow standard operating procedures and prescribed safety rules to maintain high quality standards and safe working conditions.
Requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, basic math skills.
Must adhere to strict environmental and safety rules and identify areas for improvement.
Expected to work as part of a team, to make good decisions, to anticipate production problems, and to resolve them with some assistance.
Requires 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.

Nice To Haves

Welding education and experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates Jaw crushers, Tornado/Pin Mills and all blending equipment, to support the production of Tantalum powder.
Sets up and operates Doxy Furnaces, Doxy Leach and the chemical addition equipment for LX powders.
Sets up and operates Air Dryers, Screeners and Dry Magnet in the production of LX powders.
Sets up and runs Agglomeration furnaces.
Sets up and operates Vacuum Packaging equipment.
Performs troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
Performs product blending and sampling as required.
Enters material movements in SAP, completes all associated quality control paperwork and lot traceability paperwork to assure product is clearly tested and identified.
Performs troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition on a daily basis by following 6S standard work practices.
Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure personal safety and high product quality.