Machine Operator I
Date: Dec 12, 2019
Location: Wilmington - North Carolina, US, 28405
Company: Heraeus
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Job Summary: Machine Operator 1 is the first level of production skill in manufacturing glass. This position requires mastering the operation and maintenance of at least 2 pieces of equipment within a process. In addition, this position is intended to be a learning role to gain higher skills.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Master Orientation training, including an understanding of Heraeus, the Safety and Quality Management Systems, principles of Lean Manufacturing as applied at HQA Wilmington, SAP production order flow, and basic care and handling of quartz glass products.
- Produce products following standard operating procedures, production order routers, and drawing specifications, and refer any doubts to the Production Manager.
- Record appropriate quality and production information to verify that product meets requirements.
- Do not pass on product that does not meet requirements. Stop production to fix problems and refer to the Production Manager those problems that cannot be fixed in a normal amount of time or without additional resources.
- Continuously improve all aspects of production, for example methods, tools, records, communication and teamwork. Present ideas for improvement to Production Manager for approval before implementing any change.
- Develop the following skills to the level approved by the Production Manager:
What is required for this role:
- Minimum of a have a high school diploma required.
- Follow safe working practices including wearing all personal protective equipment.
- Understand work instructions, production routers, and drawing specifications pertaining to the job
- Understand Quartz glass characteristics and proper material segregation and control
- Experience with Quartz cutting methods and appropriate tools
- Experience with Quartz OD grinding methods and equipment maintenance
- Proper use of acid, for cleaning and required PPEQuartz annealing and proper oven use control.
Nearest Major Market: Wilmington