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Materion

Develops and manufactures advanced materials

Machine Operator 2 - Conditioning/Finishing

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewton, MA, USA$24.41 - $30.15

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school or vocational school diploma and/or GED is required.
  • Zero to two years of related production experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Basic math skills are required to perform the necessary job functions.
  • An understanding of basic measuring equipment, including micrometers and calipers, is required.
  • Good communication skills, including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, are required.
  • Mechanical aptitude is required.
  • The employee may need to use fork trucks, overhead cranes, hand carts, and hand tools.
  • The employee must be capable of obtaining a fork truck license and/or overhead crane license and must obtain a lockout/tagout certification.
  • The employee must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance.
  • The employee must be able to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve them.
  • The employee must qualify for export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology, through one of the listed eligible statuses or an approved export license.

Responsibilities

  • Improve the surface condition of rolled products by sanding and/or grinding.
  • Set up and operate shears and leveling machines used in the production of tantalum and niobium products.
  • Sand or grind rolled materials to remove surface imperfections and meet product specifications, including Class 1 requirements.
  • Set up and operate leveling equipment.
  • Set up and operate shears to ensure the final product meets required dimensional specifications.
  • Assist with material handling at the rolling mills under the direction of the Rolling Mill Operator.
  • Follow safety practices, comply with personal protective equipment requirements, and follow environmental policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Some machining experience is a plus.

About the Company

Materion

Develops and manufactures advanced materials

Materion develops and manufactures advanced materials for high-tech uses, offering tailored solutions and additive manufacturing capabilities across energy, telecommunications, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Engineers work with customers to design customized materials and produce them through methods such as additive manufacturing, with recent moves into semiconductor materials like tantalum after acquiring assets in South Korea. The company differentiates itself through decades of material science experience, close customer collaboration, and substantial investment in research and development to support high-growth markets. Its goal is to help customers sustain a competitive edge by delivering precise, high-quality material solutions and to grow its presence in fast-growing sectors such as semiconductors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mayfield Heights, OH
Founded
1931

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