/ The Machine Operator works with the Production Supervisor on operation, documentation, and care of furnace equipment. Informing supervisors of changes and discrepancies within the furnace processes. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

/ Mechanical Assembly and repair of furnace equipment.

/ Operate all Furnace equipment as needs require.

/ Loading and unloading of all powder furnaces and equipment.

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

/ Use of hand, powered, and pneumatic tools. 

/ Inspect and/or sort powder from totes as required. 

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

/ Compaction of powder or elements using press and die.

/ Advise supervisor, R&D, or Engineering 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 products, processes, 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. 

/ Troubleshoot real-time processing issues. 

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

/ Responsible for maintaining an organized clean work area. 

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

/ Packaging, labeling, and generating shipper documentation of produced materials.

/ Perform other duties as assigned.

/ 1st shift with possibility of 2nd and 3rd shifts: 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 read and interpret standard/safe operating procedures (SOP) as well as control plans.

/ 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.

/ 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.

Education and Experience:

/ High school diploma or equivalent.

/ 2 years of experience (Manufacturing preferred).

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.   

/ 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. 

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