Sr. Automated Production Operator

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Job Title

Sr. Automated Production Operator

As a Sr. Automated Production Operator, you will perform a variety of advanced tasks associated with the production of high-quality ceramic powders using automated equipment that transforms raw materials into finished goods. You will be able to act as a ‘go-to’ person and execute the various steps of the manufacturing process.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures, complete safety evaluations, and identify opportunities for safety improvements.
• Utilize HMI touchscreen to control process equipment/systems and record quality control testing data, associating HMI graphics with physical equipment in the process area.
• Follow work instructions, specifications and special instructions in the preparation of AMP material and report any deviations to appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Read, understand, and follow on-screen prompts and batch errors.
• Utilize data generated by process instrumentation to determine and implement required process interventions.
• Work with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Perform in-process testing for assigned process area, operate, and maintain both manual and automated systems.
• Operate manual and automatic bulk bag unloaders (BBU’s).
• Load and unload both wet and dry ball mills, either manually or with automated systems.
• Operate independently in binder/dye room, manage inventories, maintain quality, and transfer to appropriate locations.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust spray dryers and perform in-process quality control testing.
• Clean ball mills, tanks, spray dryers, and other equipment as needed.
• Blend proprietary formulations to meet customer specifications, manage inventories, maintain quality, and transfer to appropriate locations.
• Monitor calcining kiln operation and move material and refractory as needed.
• Safely operate forklifts, straddle trucks, pallet jacks, and any other material handling equipment to move material to and from locations within the facility.
• Define, manage, and/or support 5S programs in various production areas.
• Systematically plan activities for efficient completion of activities within assigned process area.
• May be trained in one or more specialty areas (e.g. waste water treatment, CDL licensed driver).
• May be a hands-on trainer (HOT) – provide training and cross-training to other operators.

Job Requirements:

Education: