Machine Operator - Conditioning- 1st Shift

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Compensation Grade 1

1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

The Machine Operator is responsible for following standard operating procedures in the operation of power tools and production equipment to manufacture plate, sheet, and tubing products.

The operator will improve surface condition of rolled products by sanding and / or grinding. Sets up and operates shears and leveling machines used in the production of tantalum and niobium products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sands or grinds rolled materials to remove surface imperfections and meet product specifications including but not limited to Class 1 requirements
• Sets up and operates leveling equipment
• Sets up and operates shears to ensure final product meets the required dimensional specs
• Sets up and operates cleaning equipment for all intermediate and finish products
• Requires mechanical aptitude
• Follows good safety practices, complies with PPE requirements and follows environmental policies
• Must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance
• Requires ability to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly way and follows 5S standard work practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School of Vocational School Diploma and / or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience related production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills are required to perform necessary job functions.
• An understanding of basic measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers).
• Good communication skills including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with some machining experience is a plus.
• May require the use of fork trucks, overhead cranes, hand carts and hand tools. Must be capable of obtaining a fork truck license and / or overhead crane license and must obtain a lockout / tagout certification

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.

S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.

S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.

S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.

S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.

S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.

S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

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.