Production Associate - 2nd Shift

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world.

Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Monday - Friday. Second Shift: 1:15 pm - 9:45 pm

The role of the Production Associate is to perform basic production tasks for various stages for the processing of ceramic material into finished and semi-finished product, including mixing and canting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and operating equipment and machinery, as needed.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform production activities, including but not limited to vacuum forming operations, mixing and decanting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and hot press and CNC operations.
• Read and interpret work orders and specifications to fabricate vacuum formed ceramic fiber insulating shapes.
• Safely and accurately setup jobs based on work order instructions and drawings/job prints.
• Thoroughly assess product quality by taking precise measurements, using a tape measure, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement instruments.
• Accurately perform quality checks to identify out-of-tolerance readings and immediately notify supervision of any discrepancies.
• Correctly record data for inspection, raw material usage, and part quantities to ensure accurate system transactions and inventory management.
• Properly clock in and out of jobs via computer terminals throughout the shop floor to ensure accurate reporting.
• Promptly notify supervision of any issues, barriers, or malfunctions of machines and/or equipment that inhibit meeting output requirements.
• Safely and proficiently perform basic Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks based on work order instructions, including but not limited to sweeping around machine surfaces and removing debris before the end of shifts.
• Continuously maintain a safe, clean and organized work area, including machines and equipment.
• Identify and recommend areas for process improvements, and cost and waste reduction.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED), plus a minimum one (1) year of manufacturing/machine operation experience, preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical Skills. Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders, and apply mechanical skills to use required materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Ability to use hand operated and power tools, and perform tasks with precision and manual dexterity. Basic mechanical and mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and ability to apply form of measurement and other work material calculations utilizing a calculator.
  
  Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Basic computer skills and ability to use a variety of software applications systems and scanning technology to clock in and out of jobs, record labor hours, and track material usage.
• Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”. Strong critical thinking skills, judgment…