Annealing Operator - 3rd Shift

Materion; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 30,444 - 43,738; Full time

Job summary

HP Materion Corporation is seeking an Annealing Machine Operator to support production by setting up equipment, maintaining quality, hitting daily targets, and troubleshooting as needed.

You will read process sheets, measure materials with micrometers, enter data into SAP, and coordinate with Scheduling & Maintenance to resolve issues while ensuring conformance to specifications. This role works in a metals manufacturing environment with opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a metals industry preferred.
• Experience with micrometers and precision measurement tools.
• Previous annealing machine operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle coil loading, gauge and width measurement.
• Set up annealing machine per process sheets and parameters.
• Adjust set-ups to reduce defects.
• Inspect materials and finished products for specifications.
• Read production orders, blueprints and schedules for setup.
• Monitor machine speeds with dial indicators.
• Collaborate with Scheduling & Maintenance on production issues.
• Enter data into SAP system.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Precision measurement tools

Annealing machinery

Job description

Annealing Machine Operator

Role Overview

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Annealing Machine Operator assists in meeting the department’s goals by performing machine set‑up, maintaining quality standards, meeting daily production targets, and troubleshooting equipment when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage coil handling: remove coils from skids, load coils onto the payoff, and measure gauge and width of the material.
• Set up the designated annealing machine by interpreting process sheets, setting machine parameters, and using lubrication.
• Adjust and correct machine set‑ups to reshape products and eliminate product defects.
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Read production orders, blueprints, and the mill schedule to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Control and observe dial indicators to monitor, adjust and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Scheduling & Maintenance departments regarding production issues.
• Perform data entry into the SAP software system.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred.
• Experience with micrometers and other precision measurement tools.
• Previous annealing machine operating experience preferred.

Compensation

22.10 – 31.75 USD hourly. The hourly pay range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be based on the candidate's individual merits and the company’s compensation policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HP Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise participate in the application process.