Manufacturing Associate 2

Hyperion Materials & Technologies•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Manufacturing Associate 2 independently operates production equipment to manufacture super abrasives and related products, while working safely and responsibly within an assigned work area. The role includes operating automated and conventional machinery, chemical processing equipment, and robotic equipment; performing product assemblies and material-processing tasks; and using measuring tools and visual standards to assess results. The associate performs tooling changes, troubleshoots equipment and processes, and helps resolve facility, equipment, preventive-maintenance, and process issues while guiding others in resolution activities. The position also supports safety and continuous improvement initiatives, maintains housekeeping in the assigned area, and coordinates and provides training on safe equipment operation. The associate follows and contributes to documented work instructions, conducts quality audits, communicates quality concerns, coordinates with manufacturing colleagues to meet production demands, monitors raw-material and work-in-process levels, and accurately records inventory and work-order transactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education and experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
Current ERT member or ability to train and become an ERT member.
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to perform independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to use production management tools, including LEAN and material management systems, and maintain accurate throughput and quality records.
Relevant experience operating industrial or military mechanical equipment.
Manual dexterity to accurately handle and position parts.
Ability to walk and stand on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.
Ability to lift and transport materials weighing 20–40 lbs.
Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate the listed manufacturing production equipment.
Ability to balance priorities and multiple tasks effectively to achieve production goals.
Availability to work overtime during periods of high order volume.
High degree of computer competency, including spreadsheets, email, and material management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
Participate proactively in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
Operate all equipment necessary for producing super abrasives and related products safely and independently within the assigned work area.
Operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
Operate chemical processing equipment and handle hazardous chemicals.
Perform hand assembly of products and process blends, sieved material, and other materials as required.
Operate measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no-go gauges, and visual standards, and interpret their results.
Perform tooling changes, troubleshoot equipment or processes, and make necessary adjustments.
Facilitate and ensure resolution of facility, equipment, preventive-maintenance, and process issues; guide others in these activities.
Maintain complete ownership of housekeeping in the assigned work area.
Coordinate and provide training to others in the safe and responsible operation of assigned manufacturing equipment.
Adhere to, provide input to, and edit documented work instructions, including PPF, POCI, EOI, JSA, assembly prints, and other documents as needed.
Conduct process and product quality audits as necessary and communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.
Collaborate with manufacturing associates at all levels to meet internal and external production demands.
Monitor and coordinate replenishment of raw materials and work-in-process levels for the area of responsibility.
Ensure accurate electronic updates of inventory and work-order transactions.