POSITION SUMMARY:

This is position that is responsible for the operation and supporting activities surrounding a particular coating process. The primary equipment will be operated through HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and a series of switches, pushbuttons, and other interactive control points. Successful Operators will be capable to produce the required amount of product in a defined period while ensuring all (Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality requirements are continuously satisfied. The Operator will be required to work as part of a team with Operations Support, Engineering, Maintenance, and Management personnel. Some overtime will be required on occasion to meet production and project schedules. Limited travel may be required in support of training program. Operators will be provided the opportunity to progress within the role as defined below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform complex and multi-level tasks from procedures and work instructions defining the tasks.
• Maintain timely and accurate record keeping using provided tools including digital and handwritten data entry and notes.
• Maintain 100% compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements while operating equipment and/or performing supporting operations, includes ensuring your personal protective equipment is functioning properly prior to starting a task.
• Effectively identify and communicate non-standard situations including (EHS) and Product Integrity concerns.
• Operate support equipment (pre/post coating) and support Coater Operators

• Maintaining metal coating fixtures for use in coater which including visually verifying condition, removing residual coatings, and removing any contamination that may have affected the fixtures.
• Cross training in other coating process areas as needed to support production requirements. Will be required to complete the training program for each process prior to performed assignments in that area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a production manufacturing environment
• Additional Education, Training, Certifications, or Licenses that are applicable will be considered and may be used to supersede either of the other two requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence either in digital or handwritten formats.
• Good mathematical skills, scientific principles and reasoning ability
• Mechanically inclined individual that thrives in a hands-on, demanding environment with little direct supervision once assignments are handed out.
• May be required to operate of forklift (training provided).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climb stairs multiple times during a shift
• Possess the manual dexterity to build or assemble small components with hand / pneumatic tools.
• Some repetitive motions are required to perform these tasks (i.e., turning a wrench, cutting wire).
• Lift floor to waist level – 35 lbs., Lift waist to shoulder level – 35 lbs., Carry on shop floor – 35 lbs.
• Some job functions will require wearing a SAR (Supplied-Air Respirator) while performing some tasks.
• Must be able to satisfy vision criteria including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and see color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat, sharp objects, and moving mechanical parts. Propper and functioning PPE, Machine guarding, and interlocking are designed into the process for employee protection, but employee awareness to hazards and controls is essential to maintaining a safe work environment for you and your co-workers.
• Some tasks may introduce additional hazards associated with respiratory and skin irritants, asphyxiation, fall hazards, and electrical hazards including electrical shock or arc flash. Where applicable, employees will be provided adequate training, PPE, and procedures to protect against these hazards.
• Generally, the work environment is maintained at a controlled temperature and humidity for comfortable working conditions, however, some tasks are performed in isolated areas where wet or humid conditions may exist.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but if performing work in areas deemed high noise areas, hearing protection will be supplied and required while in the designated area.
• The EB-PVD Coater is a source of ionizing radiation. The machine design incorporates shielding to contain radiation so that exposure to employees in normal operating conditions is below background levels. To mitigate risk from accidental releases, employees may be required to wear a radiation monitor (dosimeter) while present on the coater platform. Radiation awareness training will be required of all employees that may work on the platform.
• Standard shop floor PPE requirements will be enforced as well. As a minimum this includes eye protection and steel-toed shoes. Other requirements may be added by EHS based on hazard surveys and potential in isolated areas.