Specialty Operator

Purpose:

This position is a PVD Chamber Operator supporting 3rd shift Technical Services. Under the direction of the CI Technician and Finishing Engineer, the role will be responsible for supporting production by processing parts utilizing the PVD Chambers, performing quality inspections, basic PM’s, 5S and participating in continuous improvement activities. Other duties within the Technical Services department may be required. Communication and attendance are critical for this position.

A person must be able to perform each essential duty well (accurately, organized, and timely), be customer focused, have a “can‑do” positive attitude, and willing to work overtime. The person should have a desire to continuously improve themselves and their business processes. The key metrics are safety, quality, delivery, and productivity/cost.

• Work safely while performing job duties
• Make safety observations and report hazards
• Perform tasks according to standard work and control plans
• Machine set‑up and change over
• Operate PVD production equipment
• Produce acceptable quality parts
• Inspect parts according to product quality requirements
• Machine output
• Machine uptime and yield
• Preventive maintenance and machine troubleshooting
• Cleaning equipment and the environment
• Generate ideas and solutions
• Problem solving using continuous improvement tools
• Housekeeping and 5‑S

• Acceptable disciplinary performance – Employees who have received a written warning (first or second) are not eligible for promotions or transfers for a minimum of six months after receiving that warning.
• Acceptable attendance performance - Employees who have six or more points are not eligible for promotions or transfers.
• Must have a color acuity score of 40 or less and qualify as a PQR Expert.
• Prior machine operating experience is required.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be willing to work necessary overtime.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Certified in confined spaces, fall protection and other required safety training, or willing to achieve certification in all required training.
• A human performance evaluation or HPE may be required to determine if a person is physically able to perform critical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

The person should have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Delta specifications, Standard Work Instructions, job instruction documents, and aspects of Delta’s MPS, SFM, QMS, and ERP systems.

The person must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals.

The person must be able to apply reason and understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form. They must be able to understand basic reports and daily business requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made. While performing the duties, the person is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The person is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

If a person has not worked in this job for a period of time, a HPE may be required as a return‑to‑work requirement.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Employees may be occasionally exposed to moving equipment, fumes or airborne particles. Noise levels are usually moderate to low.

The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race,…