Production Operator (Eastlake, OH)

Production Operator

Emerging from MIT, Poly6 is an exciting, innovative manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of advanced additive manufacturing and ceramic components for aerospace turbomachinery.

We deliver high-performance products that meet the rigorous demands of quality, durability, and precision required for next-generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

At Poly6, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team to solve problems in one of the world's most complex engineering sectors: aviation.

WHAT WE OFFER


* Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees


* Comprehensive Benefit Plans


* Quarterly Bonus Opportunity


* 401k with Company Match


* Emphasis on Employee Engagement


* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunities for Advancement

JOB SUMMARY

Poly6 are seeking a proactive and dependable Production Operator to join our agile, dynamic team as we commission and ramp production at our state-of-the-art investment casting core facility.

This individual will report directly to the Manager of Advanced Manufacturing Systems and will work closely with the Lead Process Engineer.

The Production Operator will play a central role in operating production equipment, coordinating labor, and ensuring parts are completed and delivered on schedule.

They will also perform first-line maintenance and troubleshooting and escalate appropriately to engineering and facilities teams.

The ideal candidate is an experienced technician who thrives in fast-paced environments, learns quickly, and takes full ownership of production goals and equipment usage.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Labor Coordination:


* Operate and monitor all critical production machinery related to ceramic core manufacturing.


* Ensure consistent part flow and successful completion of daily and weekly production targets.


* Coordinate labor and operator assignments across shifts to meet changing throughput demands.


* Adjust shift schedules and task assignments in real time based on demand and machine availability.

Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting:


* Become a power user of production equipment, executing setup, operation, and routine maintenance per SOPs.


* Document and perform initial troubleshooting for machine alarms or faults; escalate unresolved issues.


* Record and analyze machine availability, downtime causes, and performance deviations.

Data Logging & Process Oversight:


* Track and review process data using internal production tracking and data logging tools.


* Maintain traceability records, operator logs, and material movement logs.


* Support root cause investigations using production data and operator feedback.

Lean & Daily Management:


* Participate in tiered daily management meetings and suggest improvements tied to throughput and uptime.


* Support plant 5S effor...