Production Operator

About Poly6

Emerging from MIT, Poly6 is an exciting, innovative manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of advanced additive manufacturing and ceramic components for aerospace turbo machinery. We deliver high‑performance products that meet the rigorous demands of quality, durability, and precision required for next‑generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement

Poly6 is seeking a proactive and dependable Production Operator to join our agile, dynamic team as we commission and ramp production at our state‑of‑the‑art investment casting core facility. The candidate will report directly to the Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Systems and work closely with the Lead Process Engineer. The Production Operator will play a central role in operating production equipment, coordinating labor, and ensuring parts are completed and delivered on schedule.

First‑line maintenance, troubleshooting, and escalation to engineering and facilities teams will also be part of the role. The ideal candidate is an experienced technician who thrives in fast‑paced environments, learns quickly, and takes full ownership of production goals and equipment usage.

• Operate and monitor all critical production machinery related to ceramic core manufacturing.
• Ensure consistent part flow and successful completion of daily and weekly production targets.
• Coordinate labor and operator assignments across shifts to meet changing throughput demands.
• Adjust shift schedules and task assignments in real time based on demand and machine availability.
• Become a power user of production equipment, executing setup, operation, and routine maintenance per SOPs.
• Document and perform initial troubleshooting for machine alarms or faults; escalate unresolved issues.
• Record and analyze machine availability, downtime causes, and performance deviations.
• Track and review process data using internal production tracking and data logging tools.
• Maintain traceability records, operator logs, and material movement logs.
• Support root cause investigations using production data and operator feedback.
• Participate in tiered daily management meetings and suggest improvements tied to throughput and uptime.
• Support plant 5S efforts and implement organization, cleanliness, and workflow improvements.
• Uphold safety protocols and ensure team compliance with operating procedures and documentation standards.

• 2+ years in technician or production leadership roles in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating production teams or serving as a de‑facto shift lead.
• Demonstrated success delivering throughput goals in a high‑mix or highly scheduled production setting.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining advanced machinery.
• Familiarity with production data logging systems (PLC HMIs, SCADA, or historian tools).
• Competence in troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and sensor‑based faults.
• Basic Excel skills for reviewing logs, summarizing downtime, and calculating throughput.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tiered meeting systems.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.
• Comfort working in environments with heat, vibration, and frequent movement between machines.

• Manufacturing shop floor.
• Required PPE: safety shoes/boots, safety glasses.

This is a full‑time position.