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Job Title
Production Operator II - Wash Line/Inventory
Responsible for performing processes relating to the manufacture of technical ceramics and/or metals following work order specifications. Works within a team environment to meet departmental goals. Maintains work area cleanliness.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Operate and support the grind wash line, performing routine production tasks in a clean, structured manufacturing environment; role is hands‑on but not highly technical.
- Train into a secondary responsibility managing midpoint inventory, including releasing parts in the system and physically moving them to the grind wash line and subsequent departments during production ramp‑ups.
- Perform accurate part counting and ensure correct quantities are released, staged, and delivered according to production orders and schedules.
- Enter, track, and release material transactions using QAD and Apriso, ensuring system accuracy aligns with physical inventory movement.
- Coordinate closely with adjacent departments to ensure parts are delivered to the correct work order and next operation without delays.
- Support high‑volume production ramp‑ups by managing both system transactions and physical material flow side‑by‑side with the wash line.
- Demonstrate strong basic math skills for counting, verification, and reconciliation of parts and inventory.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow standard work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
- Operate multiple basic production machines and/or a single complex, technical production equipment to manufacture parts in compliance with work order instructions; makes machine adjustments and contacts appropriate person when needed
- Inspects parts to determine if product meets quality/ customer specifications and takes appropriate action concerning parts that are not to customer/quality standards
- Transfers parts to next process via computer software
- Loads, unloads and stacks product; transports product via hand-truck, forklift, crane, or hoist
- Cleans work area, machines, tools and equipment
- Trains incoming operators on processes and procedures
- Wears required personal protective equipment at all times in areas where mandatory
Job Requirements:
Shift:
- Swing Shift: Monday - Friday, 1:30pm - 9:30pm MST
- Must be able to train on Day shift for 2 weeks: 6am-2:30pm MST
- $2.50 shift differential
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not necessary
Experience:
- A minimum of six (6) months manufacturing experience
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Understand and act on verbal and/or written instructions
- Read/interpret standard and metric measurements
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
- Knowledge of handheld measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, drop gauges, etc.
- Assess product quality deficiencies to determine disposition; reporting to appropriate person
- Must exhibit attention to detail as well as excellent listening skills
- Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Target Hiring Range
Hourly: USD 17.10 - USD 20.64
Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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