Production Operator 643 Sintering Plant

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. on-site manufacturing facility seeks a production operator to run and monitor process equipment and off-line equipment, including presses, grinders, furnaces, and robotic systems, while following strict quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes independent, safe operation, adherence to documented work instructions, and involvement in LEAN initiatives. Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and handle 20–40 lb materials as part of daily tasks on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs
• Ability to learn and operate manufacturing equipment
• Basic computer skills and data entry

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and line machinery safely and efficiently
• Support LEAN initiatives and process improvements
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of assigned area
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks and tool changes
• Train others on safe operation of equipment
• Monitor quality and communicate issues to supervision

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

LEAN

Manual dexterity

Lift 20-40 lbs

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Material Management Systems

MS Word

Job description

Ability to operate and run to standard Process Equipment and Off line Equipment, such as; presses, furnaces, grinders, sandblasting, 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, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment.
• 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 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.
  

Qualifications

• 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.

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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