Production Operator

Momentive Technologies; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentive Technologies is looking for a Production Operator at their Willoughby factory, specializing in fused quartz manufacturing for the semiconductor industry. This role requires flexibility to work any shift including a 24/7 schedule as necessary.

Responsibilities include overseeing the operation of quartz fusion equipment, meeting production schedules, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, lift capacity of 50 lbs, and a focus on safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be physically able to lift and handle weights as specified.
• Safety as a core value with role model behavior in adherence.

Responsibilities

• Load and process material and unload finished product.
• Set up, operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Record quality data and maintain production records.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra‑high‑performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high‑growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications. Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries.

Operator Summary

This is a Production Operator position in a factory specializing in the manufacturing of fused quartz products sold to customers in the semiconductor industries. The Willoughby factory is a union shop environment. This position will report directly to the Operations Manager of the assigned department. After you have completed training on day shift, you will be assigned to a shift depending on the needs of the business. Applicants must be willing to work to any shift including on a continuous (24/7 operation) schedule.

Responsibilities

• Load and process material and unload finished product.
• Set up, operate and perform routine maintenance on associated quartz powder, or quartz fusion equipment.
• Process finished quartz powder from quartz crystals through a series of repetitive progressive operations.
• Operate, monitor and maintain continuous melting, fusion, and baking quartz furnaces.
• Meet production schedules and program production sequences for optimal productivity.
• Record quality data and maintain inventory consumptions and additives; keep accurate production and quality records.
• Follow standard operating procedures or manufacturing production instructions (MPI) and specifications or instructions of higher‑level technical personnel and monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Perform quality sampling and inspections of material as required.
• Segregate product as instructed.
• Operate material handling equipment and obtain tow motor certification within 90 days of start date.
• Escalate and support revision when job safety or process instructions need to be updated, when necessary.
• Participate in 5S and problem‑solving events as it relates and required.
• Review and document accurate inventory amounts, or cycle counts of applicable areas as required.
• Assist in repairs as necessary.
• Follow all health, safety, and housekeeping procedures, policies and practices and consistently work in a safe manner regarding self, co‑workers, and manufacturing systems.
• Wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for each activity as required.
• Look out for team members to follow safety protocols and watch over team members to keep everyone safe.
• Escalate any hazards upon knowledge.
• Follow all attendance and mutual respect policies, and document work time correctly and accurately for self.
• Keep accurate production and quality records.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Train and assist others.
• Do other work, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Skills and knowledge test is required during interview process.
• Able to lift & carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to push and pull 500 to 1500 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel and climb.
• Must be able to reach at, below, or able shoulder level.
• Regard safety as a core value; serve as role model for other employees and encourage adherence to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate / education team in a timely manner.
• Willing and able to work with flexible schedule, which includes all shifts and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of Manufacturing Experience.
• Demonstrated effective communication to others, influencing skills, and decision‑making ability.
• Skilled in utilization of Microsoft Office, SAP, or other similar computer skills.

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.