DPF Operator I: Precision Sifting & Batch Control

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. in Mooresville, NC seeks a production associate to operate and monitor the sifting, weighing, silo filling, and bulk unloading processes. You will ensure correct particle sizes, verify materials, and support batch production within quality specs.

The role requires attention to detail, safety orientation, and teamwork; prior manufacturing/warehousing exposure is helpful. PPE must be worn; the job emphasizes accurate data entry and routine testing like CILAS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CRC Bronze or higher preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/warehousing is preferred.
• Basic MS Windows software skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sifting, weighing, silo filling and bulk unload processes.
• Verify material types, lot numbers and batch records per procedures.
• Collect samples and perform CILAS particle size tests; report out-of-bounds results.
• Maintain clean work areas, observe PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Document data in information systems and assist with inventory processes.

Skills

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading procedures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Environmental awareness

CILAS testing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRC Bronze or above

Certified Production Technician (preferred)

Tools

MS Windows

Forklift license

Job description

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. in Mooresville, NC seeks a production associate to operate and monitor the sifting, weighing, silo filling, and bulk unloading processes. You will ensure correct particle sizes, verify materials, and support batch production within quality specs.

The role requires attention to detail, safety orientation, and teamwork; prior manufacturing/warehousing exposure is helpful. PPE must be worn; the job emphasizes accurate data entry and routine testing like CILAS.