Machine Operator III – Precision Powder Production

Materion Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator to support the production of LX tantalum powders. You will set up and run jaw crushers, mills, furnaces, dryers, screeners, and packaging equipment on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include operating blending and agglomeration processes, maintaining clean and safe work areas per 6S standards, and documenting movements and test results in SAP to ensure traceability and quality of the powder product.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years industrial manufacturing experience.
• Welding education and experience desirable but not required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and prescribed safety rules to maintain high quality standards.
• Must be a team player with good problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Jaw crushers, Tornado/Pin Mills and blending equipment for LX powders.
• Set up and operate Doxy Furnaces, Doxy Leach and chemical addition equipment for LX powders.
• Set up and operate Air Dryers, Screeners and Dry Magnet; run Agglomeration furnaces and Vacuum Packaging equipment.
• Enter material movements in SAP and complete quality control paperwork and lot traceability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

SOP compliance & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materion Corporation is seeking a hands-on Equipment Operator to support the production of LX tantalum powders. You will set up and run jaw crushers, mills, furnaces, dryers, screeners, and packaging equipment on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include operating blending and agglomeration processes, maintaining clean and safe work areas per 6S standards, and documenting movements and test results in SAP to ensure traceability and quality of the powder product.