Summary Ability to operate and run to standard Process Equipment and Off line Equipment, such as; presses, furnaces, grinders, sandblasting, etc. while adhering to strict quality and safety standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Participate in team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues. • Participation in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing. • Independent, safe, responsible operation of all the equipment necessary for the production of super abrasives and related products within specified work assignment. • Operate automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment. • Perform hand assemblies of product, blends, sieved material, and other as required. • Operate and interpret results from measuring tools, gauges, scales, microscopes, go/no go gauges, and visual standards. • Perform minor tooling changes, setup and troubleshooting on production equipment. Assist area experts in completing higher difficulty tooling setup, changeovers and troubleshooting. • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks including lubrication, filter changes, equipment cleanliness, and other as necessary. • Complete ownership for housekeeping in assigned work area. • Perform training of others with respect to the safe and responsible operation of assigned manufacturing equipment mentioned above. • Adhere to documented work instructions: PPF, POCI, EOI, JSA, assembly prints, and other as needed. • Assure product and process quality measures are maintained. Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel. Qualifications • Good interpersonal, cooperative and team -oriented skills and behaviors • Proven independent performer that needs minimal supervision • Ability to use production management tools including LEAN, material management systems, and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records. • Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts. • Lifting and transport of materials (20-40 lbs). • Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate manufacturing production equipment listed above. • Ability to effectively balance priorities and multiple tasks to achieve overall production goals. • Must be available to work overtime during periods of high order volume. • Basic computer competency (email, data entry into Material Mgmt. Systems, log notes in MSWord, • MUST be able to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Education and/or Work Experience High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience Technical Skills/Physical Requirements Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.