Manufacturing Production Specialists
Company Description
Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc., produces and markets net shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide. These industries include specialty alloys, non-ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating and mining.
The proprietary Blasch Process is a unique, proprietary forming method developed to produce net shape and near net shape ceramic parts exhibiting very attractive physical properties. Many of the products produced by Blasch have complex shapes that could not be produced with other existing ceramic technology. As a result, several patents exist covering Blasch’s unique processes and technology.
Position Overview
The Manufacturing Production Specialist operates necessary equipment, under the verbal and/or written direction provided by the Shift Lead. The Manufacturing Production Specialist works within the hands-on process and safety training provided in order to develop the necessary skills to create net shape ceramic and refractory components as per pre-established specifications and within quality standards and productivity goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Forming
- Forming – utilize injectors, mixers, vibration devices, freezers, dryers, molds, cranes/hoists, scales, hand/hydraulic presses, material handling equipment, hand/power tools, prints/process instructions and the forms required for documentation.
- Learn and become proficient in the following process: hand filling, injecting, vibratory casting and patching.
- Assembles materials to produce finished product from raw materials.
- Participate in training to maintain/improve process knowledge/skills.
Other
- Manage/plan process time to best utilize equipment and facilities.
- Communicate needs or problems in a timely manner.
- Always follow safety procedure and use required personal protective equipment.
- Track production
- Notify Lead or Manager of any mechanical or material issues.
- Place finished goods on the designated pallet.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- All other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Thorough
- Team player
- Time management
- Technical capabilities
Supervisor Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Physical 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 1st (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) 2nd (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) or 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am). Occasional Saturday/Sunday hours may be required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- High school graduate or GED qualified.
- Desire and willingness to learn, in a predetermined probation period, the minimum skills required to meet and maintain acceptable quality and productivity standards.
- Must possess the ability and desire to work as part of a team taking direction from Leadership, Trainers, Engineering staff or as directed by Management.
- Mechanical aptitude utilizing hand and power tools.
- Ability to read, understand and communicate Work instructions and documented Process cards with special instructions.
- Visually able to identify voids, cracks and deformations on all surfaces of parts formed.
- Ability to lift 50lbs. unassisted.
Preferred Education and Experience
• Previous ceramic manufacturing experience of (1) or more years OR (2) or more years of continuous employment in a non-assembly line manufacturing environment.
Wages: $18 – 20/hour
