Machine Operator - Conditioning (2nd shift)

Materion Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a production associate to improve surface finish on rolled tantalum and niobium products. You will set up and operate leveling equipment and shears, sand or grind to remove defects, and assist in rolling mill tasks. Safety and accuracy are essential in this 2nd shift role.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math, and familiarity with micrometers and calipers. Experience with forklifts/overhead cranes and lockout/tagout training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of production experience in manufacturing.
• Basic math skills required.
• Understanding of measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers).
• Good communication and ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
• May require forklift/overhead crane licenses and lockout/tagout training.

Responsibilities

• Sands or grinds rolled materials to remove surface imperfections and meet specs.
• Sets up and operates leveling equipment and shears to meet dimensional specs.
• Assists in handling material in rolling mills under supervision.
• Follows safety PPE requirements and environmental policies.
• Operates with basic measuring instruments and reports issues.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Ability to read and follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Improves surface condition of rolled products by sanding and/or grinding. Sets up and operates shears and leveling machines used in the production of tantalum and niobium products. Assists as needed in the rolling mills.

This is a 2nd shift position: Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sands or grinds rolled materials to remove surface imperfections and meet product specifications including but not limited to Class 1 requirements
• Sets up and operates leveling equipment
• Sets up and operates shears to ensure final product meets the required dimensional specs
• Assists as needed in the handling of material at the rolling mills under the direction of the Rolling Mill Operator
• Requires mechanical aptitude
• Follows good safety practices, complies with PPE requirements and follows environmental policies
• Must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance
• Requires ability to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• High School of Vocational School Diploma and/or GED required
• 0-2 years of experience related production experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic math skills are required to perform necessary job functions
• An understanding of basic measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers)
• Good communication skills including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with some machining experience is a plus
• May require the use of fork trucks, overhead cranes, hand carts and hand tools
• Must be capable of obtaining a fork truck license and/or overhead crane license and must obtain a lockout/tagout certification

Pay Range:

$21.61 - $26.70

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires direct contact on the manufacturing floor and requires ambulation. Work time is spent in a factory environment where temperatures fluctuate.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the job.

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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

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.

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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.

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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.

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