Powder Plant Operator

Hyperion Materials & Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is seeking a hands-on manufacturing operator to run processing equipment and support production for super abrasives. You will operate presses, mills, furnaces, and chemical processing equipment while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires basic measurement interpretation, basic maintenance, and strong team collaboration. Candidates must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts and lift 20–40 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
• Participation in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
• Operate and safely run production equipment for super abrasives and related products.
• Operate automated machinery and presses, mills, and furnaces.
• Handle hazardous chemicals and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Produce hand assemblies and manage materials as required.
• Read and interpret measurements from gauges, microscopes, and go/no go gauges.
• Assist higher level technicians in setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain housekeeping and operate under documented work instructions.
• Communicate quality concerns to technical support when needed.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

LEAN/tools

Manual dexterity

Material handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LEAN

Job description

Summary

Ability to operate and run to standard Process Equipment and Off line Equipment, such as; presses, mills, 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, mills, furnaces.
• 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 changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment. Assist area experts in completing higher difficulty 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

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 combination of education and experience

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• 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 able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.