Manufacturing Operator

Manufacturing Operator - 6 am- 2:30 pm / Monday through Friday

Position Summary:

The manufacturing operator position is responsible for operating assembly equipment and/or second operation machines through various tasks such as green forming, sintering, laser cutting, wet saw cutting, inspecting, trimming, testing, fixturing, assembling and packaging membrane products. Completes other duties as assigned.

• Verifies product visually and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Ensures product is consistent with established specifications.
• Escalates quality issues as appropriate.
• Ensures highest possible product quality and adherence to the Entegris quality system, ISO and/or other standards.
• Ensures all product is packaged per packaging specifications.
• Performs various operations on the product line in accordance with the work orders and process record instructions.
• Finalizes all required paperwork thoroughly and timely (i.e. Production Reports, Labels, Component Sheets, Rework Sheets, SAP Transactions etc.).
• Completes hour‑by‑hour sheets on manufacturing processes as required.
• Integrates on all key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness and product/system quality.
• Promotes and implements use of continuous improvement tools to eliminate non‑value activities.
• Participates actively in continuous improvement activities such as 6s, Kaizen events, etc.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the larger organization and production goals.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures.
• Communicates potential hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Follows a documented sequence of identifying, measuring, and processing raw metal powders to create targeted product forms.
• Uses computer‑driven vacuum furnaces to process green forms and subsequently inspects, measures and documents metal membrane products.
• Performs cutting and cleaning processes, final inspection, labeling and packaging of products.
• Enter all inspection data and batch detail information into SAP.
• Performs setup and adjustments according to work instruction specifications.
• Uses metrology equipment (scales, calipers) and basic math.
• Uses computer programs, Excel and other data entry tasks.
• Operates and verifies the performance of equipment and makes necessary adjustments.
• Builds to necessary Takt rate per product type.
• Assists with inventory and cycle count.
• Prioritizes work in accordance with lead/supervisor direction.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• May provide direction to lower‑level operators.
• May be required to work overtime or additional hours as needed.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Needs to be flexible with work hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1‑year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand documented processes and procedures.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic math computations and computer data entry.
• Ability to use measuring devices and hand tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb a ladder up to 4 ft. and walk and stand during the entire shift.
• Ability to repetitively pinch and grasp hand tools, twist, bend and reach upward and handle all materials required in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

• Stand for long periods.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and move throughout the department/facility.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed.
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, depth perception, adjust focus.

• This is a manufacturing environment.
• Involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and moderate to high noise levels.
• Individuals may be required to wear a bunny suit for long periods at a time in a clean room environment.
• Wearing safety glasses and nitrile gloves is also required.
• Other safety garments or protection may need to be worn, depending…