Production/Machine Operator

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a manufacturing operator, where you'll play a crucial role in producing high-quality super-abrasives. This dynamic position involves operating automated machinery, performing quality inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and independent performance, while also having the opportunity to enhance your skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. If you're ready to take on challenges and contribute to a vital production process, this role is an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for super-abrasives production.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards in manufacturing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented behavior

Independent performance

Manual dexterity

Basic computer competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years experience in manufacturing

Tools

LEAN tools

Material management systems

Production management tools

Job description

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
• 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, CMM 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.
• Ability to assist with quality inspections.

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.
• 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment.

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.
• Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.
• Lifting and transport of materials (up to -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.

Pay range $18.00 to $26.00 per hour based on experience.