Machine Operator II - 4th shift (Hydride & Q Plant)

Materion; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator II, where you will be at the forefront of innovative manufacturing processes. This exciting role involves setting up and operating advanced equipment in the Melt Shop, including furnaces and lathes, to produce high-quality Ta and Niobium ingots. You will play a crucial part in ensuring safety and efficiency while working in a dynamic team environment. If you have a passion for mechanical systems and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your skills and contribute to impactful projects in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Requires high school or vocational degree and 4 years of industrial experience.
• Must have vacuum melting experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in the Melt Shop including furnaces and lathes.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on production equipment.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met in the work area.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Vacuum Pump Operation

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Education

High School or Vocational Degree

Tools

Electron Beam Furnace

Lathes

Hydride and Dehydride Furnaces

SAP

Job description

Machine Operator II - 4th shift (Hydride & Q Plant)

Apply locations Newton, MA

time type Full time

posted on Posted 5 Days Ago

job requisition id 2025-R6925

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Grade 2

(Saturday/Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm & Thursday/Friday 6:00am-2:30pm)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Supervisor, incumbent sets up and operates all equipment associated with the Melt Shop, including the Q Plant, Electron Beam Furnace, ARC/ALD Furnaces, Lathes and Forge. The incumbent may be required to operate any Melt Shop equipment that supports the manufacture of Ta and Niobium ingots.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and operates the Hydride and Dehydride Furnaces and Q Plant equipment as required to support the conversion of Ta solids into Ta powder.
• Sets up and operates the Electron Beam Furnace including the operation of the vacuum pumping system and cooling water systems.
• Sets up and runs manual lathes in the Melt Shop.
• Sets up and runs multiple saws used to cut Ta and Nb.
• Sets up and operates the GCA and AC furnaces to prepare feedstock materials prior to melting.
• Performs troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Performs sampling and Brinell hardness testing on the ingots as needed.
• Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure personal safety and high product quality.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition on a daily basis by following 6S Standard Work practices.
• Enter material movements in SAP, completes all associated quality control paperwork and lot traceability paperwork to assure product is clearly tested and identified.
• Cross train in other process areas as time permits.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Requires a high school or vocational degree or equivalent.
• Four years of industrial experience and three years vacuum melting experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must know how to operate vacuum pumps.
• Requires Confined Space Entry certification, lockout/tagout certification and fork truck license.
• Must adhere to strict environmental and safety rules and identify areas for improvement.
• Expected to work as part of a team, to make good decisions, to anticipate production problems, and to resolve them with some assistance.

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. Position requires personal protective equipment.

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.

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. 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.

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