Manufacturing Powder Production

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. is seeking personnel to operate and manage powder plant process equipment and off-line equipment while upholding strict quality and safety standards.

The role includes participating in LEAN initiatives, operating equipment safely, training others, maintaining housekeeping, and communicating any quality concerns to technical support. Candidates should be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to operate production equipment safely and follow instructions.
• Willing to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Develop LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
• Operate production equipment safely and independently for all assigned tasks.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping in the work area.
• Train others on safe operation of equipment and procedures.
• Adhere to documented work instructions and quality standards.
• Communicate quality concerns to technical support personnel.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Material Mgmt. Systems

MS Word

Job description

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Ability to operate and run to standard Powder Plant Process Equipment and Off line Equipment 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.
• Operate chemical processing equipment and handle hazardous chemicals.
• Perform hand assemblies of product, blends, sieved material, and other as required
• 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
• Ability to use production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.
• 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 able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Education and/or Work Experience

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.

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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