Manufacturing Associate 1

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Associate I to operate a variety of equipment safely and efficiently, producing super‑abrasives and related products while meeting quality and safety standards.

You will participate in LEAN initiatives, perform basic setup and troubleshooting, and support preventative maintenance. A strong focus on teamwork and accuracy will help maintain product quality and process integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Solid work experience in light industrial, manufacturing or military service.
• Ability to use and learn production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.

Responsibilities

• Identify and participate in safety initiatives with the team.
• Assist LEAN solutions in manufacturing.
• Safely operate equipment to produce super abrasives and related products.
• Set up and operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
• Handle hazardous chemicals and operate chemical processing equipment.
• Assemble products and blends as required.
• Read and interpret measurement results from gauges, microscopes, and visual standards.
• Support tooling changes, setup, and troubleshooting operations.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance like lubrication and filter changes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to instructions.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Communicate production or quality concerns to technical staff.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Teamwork

Safety

Quality awareness

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GO/NO-GO gauges

Microscopes

Measurement tools

Job description

The Manufacturing Associate I is responsible for safely operating a variety of manufacturing equipment to produce super‑abrasive and related products while meeting quality, productivity, and safety standards. This role performs equipment operation, product assembly, inspection, machine setup, basic troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance in accordance with documented work instructions. The position supports Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, maintains a clean and organized work area, collaborates with team members to promote safe operations, and ensures product and process quality by identifying and communicating production or quality concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Participate in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
• Operate manufacturing equipment safely to produce super abrasives and related products within specified work area.
• 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.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned work area.
• Partner with team members to ensure the safe and responsible operation of assigned equipment.
• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Solid work experience in light industrial, manufacturing or military service.
• Ability to use and learn production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing for majority of work day.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity and fine motor skills to handle and manipulate small items.
• Ability to follow moderately complex written instructions.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills.