General Laborer- 3rd Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This is the entry/training level in the powder preparation worker series.

Positions in this class normally perform a wide variety of unskilled and semiskilled physical tasks in the powder preparation work.

This position is for our third shift.

The work performed is observed and proficiency is reviewed every 90-180-270-360 days.

As the employee progresses in skill the difficulty and variety of work will increase.

During the 90 day benchmarks the employee will have a skill competency test as well as a formal review.

If the employee successfully and consistently passes and proves independence as a Class 1, they will have the opportunity to move to a Class 2 position.

There is no training or supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Weighs and maintains identity of powders, performing simple mathematical calculations to determine weight of additives.

Operates equipment such as presses, granulators, fitz mills, scales, ball mills and dryers.

Co-ordinates ball milling, drying cycles and blending of correct proportions of ingredients of powder for ball milling, in accordance with pre-determined guidelines.

Spot checks vibrator sieves to maintain quality and contamination-free product.

Collects and granulates revert materials.

Responsible for maintaining inventories of powders.

Loads and discharges ball mills, discharges dryers.

Operates other equipment such as heptane storage, condenser and vibrating screens, load and unload V-Blenders.

Removes balls from ball mills, sorts and cleans and reloads as directed.

Maintains files and records and answers inquiries regarding powder preparation.

Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.

Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area and performs ancillary duties related to the powder preparation department.

Performs ancillary duties related to the powder department.

Observes safety and health regulations.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

If no experience upon hire, successful completion of the General Carbide Career Academy.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at minimum an 8-hour day.

During the day the employee will be required to: regularly required to stand and talk or hear.

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