What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sintering Operator (WE) position at Heraeus Holding GmbH?
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Covantics
We are one of the leading materials specialists in the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-quality materials such as ceramics and innovative composites. With a global team of over 2,000 employees and locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia, we specialize in manufacturing semi-finished products, complex system components, and customized solutions for the information and telecommunications industry, the production of specialty fibers for industrial and medical applications, semiconductor manufacturing, and optics.
In our company, you can expect an innovation-driven work environment, global teamwork, and the opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility. Become part of our team and shape the future with us!
Your Roles & Responsibilities:
- The shift for this role works a 4x10 shift (4-days a week, 10-hours/day). The scheduled shift for this role is Monday - Thursday, 4:30pm - 3:00AM.
- Responsible for set-up and operating machine tools to create / modify ceramic parts for direct sale to a customer or as a first step for the polishing process.
- Set up tools and forms for industrial machinery and oversee its functioning. Must be able to interpret and use blueprints for specific piece design, as well as calibrate equipment to follow product specifications.
- Follow strict company and industry safety regulations, as well as a tightly controlled sequence of functions and equipment programming functions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with other machinists and supervisors, as well as attend regular training sessions for updates on equipment use. Act as a Cell Lead coordinating day to day activity and provide training to team members on relevant industry processes and equipment operations safety
- Must be self-sufficient and work well with minimal supervision and must be able to detect and correct program errors in a timely fashion.
- Properly and safely load and unload castings and raw materials in molds and tools, as well as change out tools as required. Must have experience calibrating calipers and micrometers. Ability to use other small tools
- Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on sintering machinery.
- Must be able to report progress to the production supervisor in their department.
What is required for this role:
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- 2 plus years experience of operating furnaces, presses
- Computer Literate and Knowledgeable about tools and tooling
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without strain and needs to have a Quality First attitude and a strong team spirit to help keep equipment running within process specifications.
- Must stand for several hours at a time while performing their main job functions
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Diversity is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.
ReqID: 57440
