Production Operator - Lean Manufacturing & Safe Processing

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc.; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hyperion Ownership Participation Plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. is seeking a production operator to safely run process and off-line equipment for super abrasives and related products. You will participate in team initiatives to address safety issues and drive LEAN improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires the ability to operate and interpret measuring tools, perform basic maintenance, and train others in safe operation. You may work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts depending on production needs.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, cooperative and team-oriented skills.
• Independent performer with minimal supervision.
• Experience using LEAN and material management systems.
• Manual dexterity to handle and position parts.
• Ability to lift and transport materials (20-40 lbs).
• Willingness to work overtime during high demand periods.
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, MS Word).
• Able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate and run standard process equipment and off-line equipment.
• Identify and resolve safety issues as part of team initiatives.
• Develop LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
• Safely operate production equipment for super abrasives and related products.
• Perform hand assemblies of product, blends and sieved material.
• Read gauges, scales, microscopes and go/no-go gauges to interpret results.
• Set up and troubleshoot tooling, assist experts with higher-difficulty tasks.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and keep area clean.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned area and train others on safe operation.
• Document work instructions and communicate quality concerns.

Skills

Independent performer

Lean manufacturing

Material management systems

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Material management systems

Job description

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Inc. is seeking a production operator to safely run process and off-line equipment for super abrasives and related products. You will participate in team initiatives to address safety issues and drive LEAN improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires the ability to operate and interpret measuring tools, perform basic maintenance, and train others in safe operation. You may work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts depending on production needs.