Powder Prep Opr I - C Shift - 7:30pm - 7:45am (4 on - 4off)

Powder Prep Opr I - C Shift - 7:30pm - 7:45am (4 on - 4off)Job Category: ProductionFull-TimeOn-siteRate: $20.50 USD per hourLocation: Mooresville, NC 28115, USAJob DetailsDescriptionJob Title: Powder Prep OprJob Grade: NE07Department Name: Materials / Powder PrepDepartment Code: PDRPRDReports To: SupervisorSafely operates and monitors the sifting process, which ensures that the raw materials are processed to the correct particle size specifications; safely operates and monitors the department's weighing line processes; replenishes and maintains sufficient levels of materials in the weighing silos and in the material staging areas; and safely operates and monitors the alumina and modori lines, thereby replenishing and maintaining sufficient levels of materials in the weighing silos; all of which enable the safe and efficient production of completed weigh batches, which are used in the manufacturing processEssential Duties and Responsibilities: (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):Alumina/Modori duties:Checks the disintegrator oil levels and checks magnets at the beginning of each shiftMonitors weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirementsVerifies that the available alumina super sacks match the lot numbers on the Lot Designation Sheet (reports discrepancies to Technical Leader or Supervisor); and confirms that the panel display indicates the correct setup for the desired material siloConfirms that the hopper is clean and empty; vacuums outside of super sacks to ensure that no debris or contaminants are introduced into the hoppers or weighing silosUses hoist to place sack on hopper; unties sack through safety door opening; and, empties sack into the hopperVerifies that raw material tanks are empty before changing to another materialConfirms that the indicator lights on the computer panel display show that the correct silo is selected for the transport of the modori that is to be chargedVerifies the correct material by using: color-coded identification tags, color-coded sacks, color-coded stripe through modori piecesConfirms that the disintegrator amperage is between 30-50 ampsCharges the correct material by emptying sacks into the hopper or by manually placing modori pieces into the crusherCompletes paperwork and enters the lot data into the company's information systemsSifting duties:Monitors weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirementsVerifies that the available raw material lot in the bulk silos match the lot numbers on the Lot Designation Sheet (reports discrepancies to Technical Leader or Supervisor)Verifies that sifter screens are in good condition prior to processingCharges and processes material lots in accordance with the company's work instructionsChecks sifter screens' condition after each processed lotObtains samples from processed lots for testing and lab analysisPerforms sieve residue tests on samples from each processed lot to ensure that the particle size results are within specificationsNotifies Technical Leader or Supervisor if sieve residue test results are outside of specificationsInputs processed lot data & sieve residue test results into the company's information systemsTakes samples to the Material Control Lab for analysisPrepares transport setup to the correct weighing silo for Technical Leader's approval and transportationBuilds, removes and replaces sifter screens and blades as requiredWeighing duties:Ensures weighing racks are clean; RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags are secured; and that super sacks are properly attached to the racksVerifies the current weigh batch proportions before weighing batches; operates and monitors the weighing line process and reports errors or discrepancies to the Technical Leader or SupervisorChecks weigh batch tickets to confirm that all weigh batches are within specifications; then initials weigh batch ticket and places it in the pouch of the appropriate weigh batch; staples ticket inside pouchWrites the correct body name and batch numbers on the super sacks; and ties the tops of the super sacks securelyEnters data into the company's information systemsObtains samples weekly for material control analysis and records the test results into the Infinity systemAdditional duties:Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely uses overhead hoistsParticipates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as neededFollows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materialsThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Required Competencies:Customer FocusEnvironmental Awareness and ComplianceFunctional & Technical Expertise and Computer SkillsIntegrity and AccountabilityOrganizational AwarenessRespect and HumilitySafety OrientationTeamworkRequired and Preferred Qualifications:A. Required Education and/or Experience:Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.High school diploma or general education degree (GED).6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalentCRC Bronze or aboveCertified Production Technician program completion (preferred)B. Required Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.C. Required Mathematical Skills:Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.D. Required Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.E. Preferred Qualifications:Basic MS Windows software skills.Forklift LicensePhysical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The employee must successfully pass scheduled testing for respirator fitting and spirometry.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; is frequently exposed to airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to extreme cold; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.Safety Requirements/PPE: