Leveling Machine Operator - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Materion in Lincoln, RI is seeking a Leveling Machine Operator to support daily production by setting up equipment, maintaining quality, and troubleshooting as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year manufacturing experience, a High School diploma or GED, and familiarity with precision tools like micrometers. Relevant metalworking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle coils and load to payoff; measure gauge and width with measuring devices.
• Set up leveling machine by interpreting process sheets, setting parameters, and lubricating.
• Adjust and correct machine set-ups to reshape products and reduce defects.
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products for conformance to specs.
• Read production orders, blueprints and mill schedules for setup specs and procedures.
• Monitor speeds using dial indicators and regulate machine motions.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Maintenance; perform SAP data entry.

Skills

manufacturing experience

precision measurement tools

leveling machine operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Reporting to the Production Manager, the Leveling Machine 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 Leveling Machine 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 leveling 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 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 Performs data entry into the SAP software system.

Requirements

• At least 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred
• Experience in use of micrometers and other precision measurement tools.
• Previous leveling machine operation 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 determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

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 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. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.