Clean/Plate Operator I or II (Day Shift)

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Summary

Under limited supervision, will provide Customer satisfaction through conformance validation of products. Has working knowledge of Chemicals and how they react together.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to produce parts that meet customer specifications. 
• Maintains that correct parts and documents are delivered to the Customer.
• Maintains adequate statistical sampling
• Completes all paper or computer-based reporting on jobs or parts as required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve manufacturing processes in support of efforts to increase standardization, reduce costs, reduce cycle times, improve safety etc.
• Cleans and organizes workstations, equipment and tools.
• Operates all equipment and performs all activities according to established safety standards in support of Morgan’s zero injury goal.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machines/equipment.  Identifies and relates repair needs to maintenance/supervision.
• Treats all other employees with dignity and respect; communicates in a positive and constructive manner to solve problems in a team environment.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of Morgan ‘s Quality Systems and Policy and ISO Requirements.
• Basic Knowledge of drawing and tolerancing standards
• Basic Microsoft Word, and Excel skills helpful.
• Verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

Essential Functions:

• Typically stands and moves about for entire work shift to operate equipment and fulfil job responsibilities. Includes walking, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling and repetitive hand, arm, wrist and leg motions.
• Manual dexterity and good eyesight required to produce parts.
• Frequently talks to and listens to co-workers and supervisors regarding product status and issues. Communication is face to face or via telephone.
• Maintains a friendly, stable, cooperative demeanour.
• Typically monitors equipment for effectiveness by observing operations, viewing monitors and distinguishing changes in equipment noise.
• Constantly monitors product quality through visual inspection of parts.
• Frequently transports products from and to production areas with weight of up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly uses industrial chemicals and materials such as Solvents/Acids and Nickel-Plating solutions for cleaning and processing parts.
• Constantly uses required personal protective safety equipment including eye protection and hearing protection (as required).
• Frequently enters or retrieves data from a computer station requiring the operation of a keyboard, mouse, bar coding wand and use of a monitor.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of SDS
• Alconox make up
• Aqua Regia make up
• ABF Analysis
• Storage of Chemicals
• Pull test plating (Watts)
• Electroless Plating & Electrolytic
• Plating of Sciex rods
• Basic print reading
• Basic cleaning duties per MPS and Work Instructions
• Filter Changes for Plating
• Stripping of Plating Tanks
• Grit/bead blast operation
• Clean room set up/shutdown
• Dryer box use
• Skutt Kiln Firing
• Apply decals and Fasteners
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Blood valve final clean
• Sciex critical clean Rods
• Assist in Laser
• Assist in Assembly
• Run CNC Servo in Paint Room
• Load/unload applicable furnaces

Hourly Rate:  $20.00 to $23.00 (DOE)

U.S. Person Verification- Morgan

All positions require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). All applicants/employees must be U.S. persons as defined by 22CFR120.15.  Individual must be a:

• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

As a prospective employee of Morgan, you must certify that you are a U.S. person as that term is defined and used by ITAR and the EAR by providing only one documents

For all Non-Temporary Positions

 Morgan is proud to offer its employees with the following:

• Great opportunity with training provided for advancement.
• 401(k) to help employees plan for their future.
• Benefits for the following start on first day of regular full-time employment.
  • Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision, coverage for employees, with optional coverage for dependents.
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time.
  • Life Insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Plans:
  • Quarterly Bonus for Hourly
  • Annual Bonus for Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

For all Positions including Temporary Employees:

• Successful completion of the pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol testing and criminal background investigation required following offer of employment. 
• Morgan Advanced Materials celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization.
• Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.