Manuf/Production Operator 1

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a manufacturing operator to run production equipment, support LEAN initiatives, and ensure strict quality and safety standards are met on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include operating presses, furnaces, grinders, and robotic equipment, performing basic maintenance, and training others in safe production practices. Must be able to lift 20-40 lbs and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality checks.
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated machinery including presses, furnaces, grinders, and robots.
• Identify and resolve safety issues; participate in LEAN initiatives.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain quality records in assigned area.
• Train others on safe operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Adhere to work instructions and conduct quality checks.

Skills

Team oriented

Independent

Manual dexterity

Lifting 20-40 lbs

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Material Management Systems

MS Word

Job description

Ability to operate and run to standard Process Equipment and Off line Equipment, such as; presses, furnaces, grinders, sandblasting, etc. while adhering to strict quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Participation in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
• Independent, safe, responsible operation of all the equipment necessary for the production of super abrasives and related products within specified work assignment.
• Operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
• Operate chemical processing equipment and handle hazardous chemicals.
• Perform hand assemblies of product, blends, sieved material, and other as required.
• Operate and interpret results from measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no go gauges, and visual standards.
• Perform minor tooling changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment. Assist area experts in completing higher difficulty tooling setup, changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks including lubrication, filter changes, equipment cleanliness, and other as necessary.
• Complete ownership for housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Perform training of others with respect to the safe and responsible operation of assigned manufacturing equipment mentioned above.
• Adhere to documented work instructions: PPF, POCI, EOI, JSA, assembly prints, and other as needed.
• Assure product and process quality measures are maintained. Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.
  

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, cooperative and team -oriented skills and behaviors
• Proven independent performer that needs minimal supervision
• Ability to use production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.
• Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts.
• Lifting and transport of materials (20-40 lbs).
• Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate manufacturing production equipment listed above.
• Ability to effectively balance priorities and multiple tasks to achieve overall production goals.
• Must be available to work overtime during periods of high order volume.
• Basic computer competency (email, data entry into Material Mgmt. Systems, log notes in MSWord,
• MUST be to work 1st or 2nd or 3rd shift.

Education and/or Work Experience

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Previous experiencing with quality checks.

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.

Operators Production Level 1 to work in Sintering plant.

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.