Process Operator - Mechanical Seals
About The Position
The Process Operator I is a frontline manufacturing role in the Mechanical Seals department, responsible for support functions and direct production work. The operator runs equipment, uses hand and power tools, monitors critical operations, recognizes and reports operational variations, and corrects them when possible. The role may also include moving materials throughout the facility or work cell and completing transactions in the Business Management System (BMS), including material issues, scrap, manufacturing-order closures, labor reporting, and material transfers. The operator works from assigned work orders and manufacturing instructions to perform sub-assembly, lapping, polishing, sealing, pressure-testing, deburring, part identification, and material-handling tasks. The position is onsite for scheduled shifts and is subject to an on-call policy, which may require availability outside scheduled hours. The work takes place on a manufacturing shop floor with daily exposure to high noise and temperature levels, and requires the use of protective equipment such as steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.
Requirements
- Ability to work according to written and verbal instructions and procedures to support workplace safety and an efficient assembly process.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions and sequences of events.
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
- Basic job knowledge sufficient to perform routine assembly and sub-assembly operations.
- Ability to handle and operate handheld power tools and operate machinery as required.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
- Ability to work and walk in a manufacturing shop-floor environment and wear required protective clothing, including steel-toe shoes and safety glasses.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult with the manager to retrieve daily assignments and use work instructions and coworker guidance to carry out manufacturing processes.
- Perform sub-assembly tasks, including face insertion, pin and lug insertion, component pressing, and other related functions.
- Set up and operate lapping machines to lap, polish, or rework faces according to manufacturing instructions.
- Use Loctite materials to seal faces and holders, and pressure-test parts to verify that there is no leakage.
- Perform deburring using drill presses, polishers, and handheld power tools, removing burrs and sharp edges without damaging parts.
- Assist with material handling and movement of hazardous waste and raw materials, including bar and tube stock.
- Stamp and identify parts using appropriate machinery in accordance with engineering standards and specifications.
- Complete Business Management System transactions, including closing manufacturing orders, reporting material issues and scrap, and recording material movement between work areas.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, account for raw material usage, and record labor hours in the BMS.
- Consult work orders to determine specific customer requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S policies and procedures.
- Remain available outside scheduled hours when required under the on-call policy to support business needs.
Benefits
- Ability to withdraw up to 30% of earned daily wages the day after working.
- Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program.
- BCBS medical coverage.
- Delta Dental coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan with a Chesterton contribution.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and paid time off to volunteer.
- Vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
- Parental leave for mothers and fathers.
- Grandternity leave for new grandparents.
- Hiring referral bonuses of up to $3,000 for select roles.
- Legal services.
- Pet insurance.
- Chesterton relief fund for employees in need.
- Additional fringe benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
