Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is seeking an experienced full-time Third shift Operator for our Cherryville, NC, location. This person will report to the Production Supervisor. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Perform operations necessary to manufacture powdered metal parts. • Within a team environment, efficiently and safely operate equipment and perform other functions to maximize equipment utilization, quality, and team harmony. • Accurately observe, measure, and record the product/process necessary to ensure product quality. • Provide active input to continuous process improvement. • Provide accurate documentation of production operations. • Received and moved material to efficiently maintain production. • Perform other tasks as requested. • Effectively communicate job-related information • Perform operations necessary to visually inspect and sort powdered metal parts for defects • Accurately visually inspect and sort powdered metal parts for defects using the necessary tools. • Effectively communicate job-related information. • Perform other duties as required. • Accurately observe, measure, record, and move parts to ensure product quality. • Maintain a clean, organized work area • Qualifications • Able to read and understand procedures, process sheets, etc. • Able to do basic math calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. • Must be able to write sufficiently to document the process. • Able to write legible sentences. • Use and understand appropriate computer functions. • Knowledgeable of basic P / M processes and equipment. • Demonstrate satisfactory relational skills with regard to communications, cooperative associations, and participation in continuous improvement. • Thorough knowledge of all applicable process documentation. • Exhibit positive team behaviors. Secondary Operator may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. About Our Company Keystone Powdered Metal Company a world leader in the Powdered Metal Industry has an opening for an Press Operator at its Cherryville NC location. Since 1927 Keystone has pioneered many advancements in technology and products in the PM industry. Today Keystone is part of Sumitomo Electric’s Industrial Materials segment which has thirteen P/M companies located in nine different countries around the world. Keystone operates plants in St. Marys and Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, and Cherryville and North Carolina. About Sumitomo Electric Group Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com and our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric). Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.