Sintering Plant Operator

Summary

Ability to operate and run to standard Process Equipment and Off line Equipment, such as; presses, furnaces, grinders, sandblasting, etc.  while adhering to strict quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and 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 automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.


• 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.
  
   

Qualifications

• 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.

Education and/or Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.