Powder Prep Opr I - B Shift - 7:30pm - 7:45am (4 on - 4off)

NGK • Mooresville, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Safely operates and monitors the sifting process, which ensures that the raw materials are processed to the correct particle size specifications; safely operates and monitors the department's weighing line processes; replenishes and maintains sufficient levels of materials in the weighing silos and in the material staging areas; and safely operates and monitors the alumina and modori lines, thereby replenishing and maintaining sufficient levels of materials in the weighing silos; all of which enable the safe and efficient production of completed weigh batches, which are 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 month 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Production Technician program completion (preferred)
• Basic MS Windows software skills.
• Forklift License

Responsibilities

• Alumina/Modori duties: A. Checks the disintegrator oil levels and checks magnets at the beginning of each shift B. Monitors weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirements C. Verifies that the available alumina super sacks match the lot numbers on the Lot Designation Sheet (reports discrepancies to Technical Leader or Supervisor); and confirms that the panel display indicates the correct setup for the desired material silo D. Confirms that the hopper is clean and empty; vacuums outside of super sacks to ensure that no debris or contaminants are introduced into the hoppers or weighing silos E. Uses hoist to place sack on hopper; unties sack through safety door opening; and, empties sack into the hopper F. Verifies that raw material tanks are empty before changing to another material G. Confirms that the indicator lights on the computer panel display show that the correct silo is selected for the transport of the modori that is to be charged H. Verifies the correct material by using: color-coded identification tags, color-coded sacks, color-coded stripe through modori pieces I. Confirms that the disintegrator amperage is between 30-50 amps J. Charges the correct material by emptying sacks into the hopper or by manually placing modori pieces into the crusher K. Completes paperwork and enters the lot data into the company's information systems
• Sifting duties: A. Monitors weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirements B. Verifies that the available raw material lot in the bulk silos match the lot numbers on the Lot Designation Sheet (reports discrepancies to Technical Leader or Supervisor) C. Verifies that sifter screens are in good condition prior to processing D. Charges and processes material lots in accordance with the company’s work instructions E. Checks sifter screens’ condition after each processed lot F. Obtains samples from processed lots for testing and lab analysis G. Performs sieve residue tests on samples from each processed lot to ensure that the particle size results are within specifications H. Notifies Technical Leader or Supervisor if sieve residue test results are outside of specifications I. Inputs processed lot data & sieve residue test results into the company’s information systems J. Takes samples to the Material Control Lab for analysis K. Prepares transport setup to the correct weighing silo for Technical Leader’s approval and transportation L. Builds, removes and replaces sifter screens and blades as required
• Weighing duties: A. Ensures weighing racks are clean; RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags are secured; and that super sacks are properly attached to the racks B. Verifies the current weigh batch proportions before weighing batches; operates and monitors the weighing line process and reports errors or discrepancies to the Technical Leader or Supervisor C. Checks weigh batch tickets to confirm that all weigh batches are within specifications; then initials weigh batch ticket and places it in the pouch of the appropriate weigh batch; staples ticket inside pouch D. Writes the correct body name and batch numbers on the super sacks; and ties the tops of the super sacks securely E. Enters data into the company's information systems F. Obtains samples weekly for material control analysis and records the test results into the Infinity system
• Additional duties: A. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely uses overhead hoists B. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed C. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials D. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED