Mixing Opr - Powder Powder - Mixing - C shift - 7:30pm - 7:45am ( 4 on 4 off)

JOB TITLE: Mixing Operator JOB GRADE: NE07
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt DEPARTMENT NAME: Powder Prep - Mixing
DEPARTMENT CODE: Powder Prep REPORTS TO: Supervisor

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I. POSITION SUMMARY

Operates and monitors the mixing process, which involves the mixing of material weigh batches, water, surfactants, dies, and binders. This process supplies the extrusion process, which is an integral procedure in the manufacturing of dried, formed products. Those products are supplied to the kiln area where they are fired in kilns, in which ceramic products are produced that meet the required specifications & quality standards.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

A. Performs mixing start-up/power-up procedures according to established work instructions

B. Investigates and acknowledges all alarms before starting the plow mixer operations

C. Verifies the body identification; empties the super sack or bin into the dump station; records the weigh batch number, weight of the batch and the weight of the binder and silica; and starts the plow mixer dry mixing time

D. Verifies the water set point and body type on the panel view screen before starting the water weighing operation; sets the system in the Auto mode and then the system weighs the water to the set point and then dumps into the mixing tank; and starts and monitors the mixing process

E. Performs moisture tests for each batch; records the information; and verifies that the moisture content is within specifications for production

F. Operates ao reclaiming process which involves the particle size reduction (grinding) of unused, uncontaminated extruded ao material; places the ground, reclaimed material into tote; and adds reclaimed ao into the plough mixers as needed, according to established procedures

G. Enters data into the company's information systems

H. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists

I. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed

J. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials

K. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

A. Customer Focus: Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts accordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to insure customer satisfaction.

B. Environmental Awareness and Compliance: Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective actions.

C. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills: Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management); acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.

D. Integrity and Accountability: Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

E. Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.

F. Respect and Humility: Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.

G. Safety Orientation: Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations; actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates adherence to safety standards from members at all levels.

H. Teamwork: Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.

IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Required Education and/or Experience

1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
3. 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent
4. CRC Bronze or above

B. Required Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

C. Required Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

D. Required Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

2. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

E. Other Preferred Skills

Certified Production Technician program completion

V. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; & talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must successfully pass spirometry and respirator fit testing.

The employee is required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

B. The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles.

C. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; and vibration.

D. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

A. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property

B. Safety goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.

C. Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.

D. Respirators are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.

E. Regularly scheduled testing is performed for: lung capacity (i.e. spirometry test), hearing, and respirator fit.

VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is at will. This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.