Machinist I- 1st shift

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Compensation Grade 2

1st shift

# POSITION SUMMARY

Operator sets up and operates all machining equipment associated with the manufacturing of Tantalum and Niobium products, specifically, Lathes, milling, drilling, and cutting, ensuring the highest finished product quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

- Sets up, operates and programs lathes both manual and CNC.

- Sets up, operates and programs milling machines both manual and CNC.

- Sets up and operates saws and drilling equipment

- Interpret drawings and plan work in a proper operational sequence

- Selects and sets “speeds” and “feeds” based on material being processed

- Use precision measuring tools to verify that all work is completed within the required tolerances.

- Inspects and maintains all tooling required to support the machining process.

- Performs troubleshooting and routine preventative maintenance tasks on production equipment.

- Required to process material samples as required.

- Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure personal safety and high product quality

- Maintains work area in a clean, safe and orderly condition on a daily basis by following 5S Standard Work practices

- Cross train in other process areas as time permits

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

- Requires a high school or vocational degree or equivalent.

- 1-3 years of machine shop experience is preferred

- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

- Must know how to operate lathes and milling machines.

- Display competence in operating and maintaining more than one machine in defined department

- Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing using the English language

- This position may require the applicant to be licensed under certain United States laws and regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Position requires direct contact on the manufacturing floor and requires ambulation

- Work time is spent in a factory environment where temperatures fluctuate

- See the Occupational Demands Form for this position on file in the Occupational Health Office

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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