B-Plate Operator - 2nd Shift

Materion Corporation; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Providence, RI is seeking a B‑Plate Operator to support meeting daily production targets through machine setup, quality checks and troubleshooting. You will perform coil handling, set up the B‑Plate Mill, adjust set-ups to reduce thickness and defects, inspect materials, and read blueprints and mill schedules.

Candidates need 1+ year manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with micrometers and precision measurement tools; SAP data entry is

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Technical training is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred.
• Experience in use of micrometers and other precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, manuals, technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle coils: remove from skids, load to payoff, measure gauge and width.
• Set up the B-Plate Mill by interpreting process sheets, setting parameters, and lubricating.
• Adjust and correct mill set-ups to reduce thicknesses and defects.
• Inspect raw materials and finished products to verify conformance to specs.
• Read production orders, blueprints and mill schedules to determine setup specs.
• Monitor speeds with dial indicators and regulate machine mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Scheduling & Maintenance on production issues.
• May work with an assigned helper.
• Enter data into the SAP system.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading and interpreting reports

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Precision measurement tools

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the B‑Plate Operator is key in assisting with meeting the department’s goals by performing machine set‑up, maintaining quality standards, meeting daily production targets, and troubleshooting equipment when required.

Responsibilities

• The B‑Plate Operator is responsible for coil handling which involves removing coils from skids, loading coals to the payoff, and measuring gauge and width of the material with measuring devices.
• Set up the designated B‑Plate Mill by interpreting process sheets, setting machine parameters, and using lubrication.
• Adjust and correct machine set‑ups to reduce thicknesses, 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 mill schedule to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions, and installation procedures.
• Control and observe dial indicators in order to monitor, adjust and regulate speeds of machine mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Scheduling & Maintenance departments regarding production issues.
• May work collaboratively with an assigned helper.
• Performs data entry into the SAP software system.

Requirements

• At least 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Technical training is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred.
• Experience in use of micrometers and other precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, manuals, technical procedures.

Pay: 22.10 - 31.75 USD hourly (range may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications; final offer based on individual merits and company compensation policies).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to 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. The Company’s policy is 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 to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.