Machine Operator

Description

The Machine Operator works with the Research and Development Supervisor on operation, documentation, and care of furnace equipment. Informing supervisors of changes and discrepancies within the furnace processes. The operator will train on 1st shift to transition to 3rd shift when needed: Monday to Friday

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

/ Loading and unloading of all powder furnaces and equipment

/ Operate all Furnace equipment as needs require. Mechanical Assembly and repair of furnace equipment. 

/ Routine cleaning, care of machines, gages, and other equipment used.

/ Use Pneumatic hand and power tools. 

/ Inspect and/or sort powder totes as required. 

/ Verification and use of measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, gauges), indicators and weight scales.

/ Visual inspection of compaction and powder. 

/ Advise supervisor, or Operations Facilitator of any part, equipment, and process difficulties. 

/ Inform supervision of out-of-tolerance conditions. 

/ Follow all instructions as provided on process control plans and reference documents.

/ Follow all established safety regulations and procedures. 

/ Audit product, process and documentation at machines and furnace as required by existing control plans. 

/ Complete necessary records both written and electronic.

/ Record keeping (SPC charts, Production Reports, Product Routers, etc.)

/ Participates in ongoing training and continuous improvement activities. 

/ Must be able to read and interpret at standard/safe operating procedures (SOP) as well as control plans.

/ Troubleshoot real-time processing issues. 

/ Required to periodically operate lifting equipment (fork truck, jib crane, etc.).

/ Responsible to maintain an organized clean work area. 

/ Ability to follow instruction and work well in collaboration environment.

/ Preform other duties as assigned.

/ Training on 1st shift to transition to 3rd shift when needed: Monday to Friday.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

/ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 

/ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of 

/ managers, clients, customers, and the public.

/ Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. 

/ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

/ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

/ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

/ High school diploma or equivalent

/ To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:

/ Versatile and willing to help the manufacturing team while also putting safety as a top priority.

/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.

/ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.

/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

/ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.

/ 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.

/ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands:

/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.  

/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.  

/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  

/ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

/ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.   

/ The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor. 

/ This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions. 

/ May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed. 

/ Must be able and willing to travel internationally.

/ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.