Machine Operator - Conditioning (2nd shift)
- Location
- Newton, MA
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About the role
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Position Summary
Improves surface condition of rolled products by sanding and/or grinding. Sets up and operates shears and leveling machines used in the production of tantalum and niobium products. Assists as needed in the rolling mills.
This is a 2nd shift position: Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sands or grinds rolled materials to remove surface imperfections and meet product specifications including but not limited to Class 1 requirements
- Sets up and operates leveling equipment
- Sets up and operates shears to ensure final product meets the required dimensional specs
- Assists as needed in the handling of material at the rolling mills under the direction of the Rolling Mill Operator
- Requires mechanical aptitude
- Follows good safety practices, complies with PPE requirements and follows environmental policies
- Must be able to understand specifications and use measuring instruments with assistance
- Requires ability to recognize problems and seek assistance to resolve
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications/skills
- High School of Vocational School Diploma and/or GED required
- 0-2 years of experience related production experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic math skills are required to perform necessary job functions
- An understanding of basic measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers)
- Good communication skills including the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with some machining experience is a plus
- May require the use of fork trucks, overhead cranes, hand carts and hand tools
- Must be capable of obtaining a fork truck license and/or overhead crane license and must obtain a lockout/tagout certification
Pay Range
$21.61 - $26.70
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Position requires direct contact on the manufacturing floor and requires ambulation. Work time is spent in a factory environment where temperatures fluctuate.
- The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the job.
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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion's business requirements.
- The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
- It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
- The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
- Materion's Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace.
- We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company.
- Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.
Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
From Materion Corporation's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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