Manufacturing Powder Production

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. is seeking a hands-on operator to run powder plant process equipment and off-line equipment while upholding strict quality and safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, LEAN initiatives, and practical maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will participate in safety programs, train others on safe operation, and ensure throughput and quality records are accurately maintained. Shifts include 1st–3rd, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

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• Operate equipment safely and follow quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production equipment safely and responsibly, adhering to quality standards.
• Identify and resolve safety issues as part of team initiatives.
• Develop LEAN solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness in the assigned work area.
• Train others on safe operation of equipment.
• Follow documented work instructions and quality measures.
• Communicate quality concerns to technical support.

Skills

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Material Management 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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