Operator Powder Preparation

Operator Powder Preparation

Permanent

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Covantics

We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!

Summary:

The primary responsibilities of this position are to prepare, process and distribute raw materials/powders for the purposes of producing ceramic semi-finished products. The Operator also ensures the area production schedule is executed to time, quality, and productivity requirements.

Your Role and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for set-up and operating equipment/tools to create / modify raw materials to produce powders used in current products.
• Set up machinery such as kilns, Rotovaps equipment, drum rollers and oversee its functioning. Follow documented instructions, as well as calibrate equipment to follow product specifications. Follow strict company and industry safety regulations, as well as a tightly controlled sequence of functions and equipment programming functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other operators and supervisors, as well as attend regular training sessions for updates on equipment use. Conduct day to day activities and provide training to team members on relevant industry processes and equipment operations safety.
• Must be self-sufficient and work well with minimal supervision and must be able to detect and correct program errors in a timely fashion.
• Properly and safely load and unload raw materials into machinery, as well as change out tools as required. Must have experience calibrating calipers and micrometers. Ability to use other small tools.
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on area machinery.
• Follow directions, SOP’s, and documented protocols.
• Must be able to report progress to the production supervisor in their department.

What is required for this role:
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• 2 plus years manufacturing experience; previous experience with chemicals or powders a plus
• Experience working in a clean room/controlled environment a plus
• Computer Literate and Knowledgeable about tools and tooling
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without strain and needs to have a Quality First attitude and a strong team spirit to help keep equipment running within process specifications.
• Must stand for several hours at a time while performing their main job functions.