Production Operator

Materion; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion, a leader in advanced engineered materials, is seeking a Production Operator in Reading, PA. You will set up and operate various industrial machines, enter production data in SAP, and handle material loading with forklifts and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities include monitoring product quality and making adjustments to equipment to maintain standards, while adhering to safe work practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various industrial machinery.
• Enter production data in SAP and ensure accuracy.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to load and unload materials.
• Monitor product quality and adjust equipment as needed.

Skills

SAP data entry

Industrial machinery operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead crane operation

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Materion manufactures advanced engineered materials for consumer electronics, industrial components, defense, medical, automotive electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, energy, and commercial aerospace applications.

As a Production Operator you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain an awareness of safe work practices and prevent conditions that may result in an unsafe situation or harm the environment.
• Set up and operate various industrial machinery which may include Rolling Mills, Annealers, Slitters, Draw Blocks, etc.
• Enter production data in SAP software system, ensuring accuracy in time and weight applied.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to load and unload material on storage racks while observing the appropriate weight capacities.
• Monitor condition of product passing through machinery and perform proper adjustments to ensure proper product quality.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.