Machine Operator - Conditioning- 1st shift Job at Materion Corporation in Newton

Overview

1st shift (6:00am - 2:30pm, M-F)

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.

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

Compliance and eligibility

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under the licensing jurisdiction of ITAR and 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 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. Any job offer that requires export license approval 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.

Equal employment opportunity and accommodations

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected status. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource Group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We are a military-friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing

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