Compounding Operator

Advanced Powder Products, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Advanced Powder Products, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented manufacturing operator to support compounding and powder handling in a fast-paced facility. You will measure materials, operate molding and compounding equipment, and help ensure quality and on-time production.

The role requires a High School Diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential in this manufacturing environment with ISO13485 and ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills.
• Teamwork and customer-service focus.
• Must be safety conscious and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment, presses, injection molding machines, and compounding processes.
• Work across departments with emphasis on compounding.
• Measure and weigh powder components accurately for batching.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and quality standards.
• Follow production plans and complete forms and records as directed.
• Meet customer requirements and shipping demands; travel not required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Microscopes

Job description

Our rapidly growing technology company is hiring! For over two decades, Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) has been developing and manufacturing complex net-shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the firearms, medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM® and Printalloy® position APP as the first choice for some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients’ medical devices, hand tools, firearms, and sporting goods.

At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Guided by our four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage Fun. We strive for Excellence. We foster Accountability. We promote Transparency.

Job Characteristics

• Must have above average attention to details and be concerned for correctness of work
• Must be able to complete tasks on time in a faster-than-average pace
• Position is task oriented with a conservative, careful and cautious approach to work
• Must have high standard for quality and accuracy while adhering to guidelines and procedures

Job Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment, presses, injection molding machine , compounding, hand tools, etc.
• Operators must be flexible to work in various departments. The home department for this position will be compounding.
• Carefully measure and weigh powder components for batching of compounding mix
• Operate, clean and maintain compounding equipment
• Understand production plan and produce feedstock to support the plan
• Complete appropriate production forms and records as directed
• Maintain safe and clean work environment - Clean equipment, production and work area
• Responsible for quality of work
• Perform preventative maintenance as required
• Complete assigned tasks on time and to required specification(s)
• Handle material as directed to ensure an uninterrupted flow of work
• Advise on better means to complete the functions within the job and continually improve the operation
• Perform additional duties within the broad scope of the job
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment.
• No travel requirements
• Follow the standards of ISO13485 and ISO 9001 International Standards
• Measure products using calipers, microscopes, etc.
• Work at different workstations as required, or shift from one station to another, during the manufacturing process
• Ensure customer requirements and shipping demands are met
• Overtime as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• General mechanical aptitude
• Basic math skills
• Orderly and responsible with tools and work area
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Must be safety conscious - wear safety glasses, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Present self in a clean, well-kept manner
• Excellent team work and strong focus on customer service

Advanced Powder Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.