Secondary Operator

Advanced Powder Products, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company contribution

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Advanced Powder Products, Inc. in Philipsburg, PA is hiring for a manufacturing technician to operate molding machines, CNCs, and hand tools in a steady, quality-driven environment. You will work as part of a team focused on repeatable, high-quality results and safety compliance.

You will handle loading/unloading furnace, inspect parts with calipers, and contribute to timely shipping while overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 1 year manufacturing experience.
• General mechanical aptitude and safe work habits.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.
• Orderly and responsible with tools and work area.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to processes.
• Must be safety conscious – wear safety glasses and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment (molding machine, CNC, hand tools).
• Set parts on ceramics and trays at prescribed rates using dexterity.
• Assist with loading and unloading furnace.
• Keep work areas clean and organized daily.
• Measure products with calipers, microscopes, etc., to ensure quality.
• Inform managers of quality issues and meet customer shipping demands.
• Overtime as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Computer skills

Safety-conscious

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Hand tools

Calipers

Job description

Our rapidly growing technology company is hiring! For over two decades, Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP) has been developing and manufacturing complex net-shape components using metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing technologies for the medical, industrial and defense industries. Our proprietary technologies, ProtoMIM and Printalloy position APP as the first choice for some of the largest original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the country. We design, engineer and produce metal components that improve the performance of our clients’ medical devices, hand tools, defense, and sporting goods.At APP, we realize that we are only as good as our people. For that reason, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401k with company contribution, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, long term and short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.Guided by our four core values, we tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of the industry. We encourage Fun. We strive for Excellence. We foster Accountability. We promote Transparency. As we continue to grow, APP looks to hire self-driven individuals who move fast and think big. We are just getting started!www.4-app.comJob Characteristics:Steady and even paced activity with predictable work dailyRepetitive tasks with well-defined proceduresPeople-focused, while being reserved in natureStrong focus on repeatable, very high-quality resultsBe polite and helpfulWork in a team environment with shared responsibilitiesJob Responsibilities:Operate manufacturing equipment (molding machine, CNC, hand tools)Use dexterity to set parts on ceramics and trays at prescribed ratesAssist with loading and unloading furnaceInsure work areas are cleaned and organized dailyMeasure products using calipers, microscopes, etc. to ensure quality productionInform managers of quality issues that ariseEnsure customer requirements and shipping demands are metOvertime as neededRequirements:High School Diploma, GED, or 1 year manufacturing experienceGeneral mechanical aptitudeBasic math and computer skillsOrderly and responsible with tools and work areaWillingness to learn new skillsMust be safety conscious – wear safety glasses, etc.Present self in a clean, well-kept mannerAbility to lift up to 50 poundsPlease include personal e-mail when applying.Advanced Powder Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.