Machinist

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Bridgeport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. in Michigan is seeking a production operator to set up and run equipment that produces high-quality parts on schedule. The role requires reading blueprints, basic measurement with calipers and micrometers, and collaboration with Engineering to drive improvements.

You will monitor methods, follow safety procedures, and ensure quality in all deliverables. Prior experience with CNC/surface grinding is a plus, and the role involves lifting 50 lbs as needed in a

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to read alpha-numeric characters accurately.
• Able to inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers and gauges within defined tolerances.
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Able to train and support others and the business.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs repetitively following safe manual lifting procedures.
• Manual dexterity and vision to operate tools and machines safely.
• Export Control Requirements – U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate production equipment to meet customer demands.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and effective communication with colleagues and customers.
• Monitor manufacturing methods to meet goals while controlling costs.
• Follow established safety procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Provide quality in all goods and services through thorough planning and continuous improvement.
• Foundational understanding of CNC and surface grinding.
• Operate, set up, and identify fixtures and wheels for part production.
• Collaborate with Engineering to implement improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Math basics

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

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Summary

This position is accountable for the set-up and operation of production equipment to cost effectively produce a high-quality product on a timely basis that meets customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate production equipment to produce product that meets internal and external customer demands.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers, clients, co-workers, and management members.
• Continually monitor manufacturing methods, processes and procedures to ensure department and business goals are met while maintaining or improving cost competitiveness, which includes identifying, recommending, and implementing necessary improvements.
• Follow and continually monitor established safety procedures to assure a clean and safe work environment is promoted and maintained.
• Provide quality in all goods and services delivered to internal and external customers through an approach of thorough planning, responsible implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Foundational understanding of CNC and surface grinding.
• Operates, sets up and identifies appropriate fixtures and required wheels to produce parts.
• Works with Engineering effectively.
  

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate between alpha-numeric characters.
• Must have a good verbal and written understanding of the English language.
• Ability to accurately inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges, measuring threads, O.D., I.D., lengths or depths within predefined accuracy ranges.
• Ability to use math, for general work (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Ability to effectively communicate, train and support one another and the business.
• Ability to repetitively (using safe manual lifting procedures) lift 50 lbs of material from the ground up to waist-high levels and load onto machinery and be able to perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Must have manual dexterity and vision necessary to operate required tools and machines safely.
• Export Control Requirements - This position must meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Education and/or Work Experience

• Minimum of a High School Degree.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
• Preferred 2 year’s previous experience.
• Must be a US citizen or

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.

We believe an actively engaged workforce — with people acting and being treated like owners — produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.

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