Production Operator 1 Powder
About The Position
This role involves operating and running process equipment and off-line equipment, such as mills and sprayers, in the West Branch Powder Facility. The Production Operator 1 Powder must adhere to strict quality and safety standards while ensuring the production of super abrasives and related products. Responsibilities include operating chemical processing equipment, handling hazardous chemicals, performing hand assemblies, and using various measuring tools. The role also requires performing minor tooling changes, basic preventative maintenance, and maintaining housekeeping in the assigned work area. Training of others on equipment operation is also a part of this role.
Requirements
- Good interpersonal, cooperative and team -oriented skills and behaviors
- Proven independent performer that needs minimal supervision
- Ability to use production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.
- Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts.
- Lifting and transport of materials (20-40 lbs).
- Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate manufacturing production equipment listed above.
- Ability to effectively balance priorities and multiple tasks to achieve overall production goals.
- Must be available to work overtime during periods of high order volume.
- Basic computer competency (email, data entry into Material Mgmt. Systems, log notes in MSWord,
- MUST be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.
Responsibilities
- Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
- Participation in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
- Independent, safe, responsible operation of all the equipment necessary for the production of super abrasives and related products within specified work assignment.
- Operate chemical processing equipment and handle hazardous chemicals.
- Perform hand assemblies of product, blends, sieved material, and other as required.
- Operate and interpret results from measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no go gauges, and visual standards.
- Perform minor tooling changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment. Assist area experts in completing higher difficulty tooling setup, changeovers and troubleshooting.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks including lubrication, filter changes, equipment cleanliness, and other as necessary.
- Complete ownership for housekeeping in assigned work area.
- Perform training of others with respect to the safe and responsible operation of assigned manufacturing equipment mentioned above.
- Adhere to documented work instructions: PPF, POCI, EOI, JSA, assembly prints, and other as needed.
- Assure product and process quality measures are maintained. Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
