Machine Operator (Powder)
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Machine Operation · Food Production
In short
Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC is looking for a Machine Operator (Powder) to join their team. This role involves operating and monitoring equipment for the production of Cemented Carbide Powder, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers competitive pay with additional benefits.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inventory, and store raw materials.
- Prepare raw materials for production, including filling IBCs.
- Accurately weigh recipes using an automated system and manual weighing.
- Monitor weighing operations for accuracy.
- Return unused materials to inventory and clean weighing equipment.
- Load, operate, sample, unload, and clean ball mills.
- Produce powder slurry by homogenizing and milling raw materials with ethanol.
- Prepare spray drying equipment for production.
- Operate and monitor spray drying equipment to produce RTP powder.
- Monitor process conditions and make adjustments for safety, efficiency, and quality.
- Perform in-process quality inspections and sampling.
- Analyze results and take corrective actions.
- Collect samples for laboratory testing.
- Document production, quality, and process data.
- Dismantle, clean, and reassemble equipment.
- Utilize Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems and perform manual cleaning.
- Maintain equipment, work areas, and facilities to high cleanliness standards.
- Support Sandvik dust and cobalt exposure control targets.
- Perform preventive maintenance activities.
- Conduct inspections and checks on equipment.
- Start up and shut down production systems daily.
- Prepare, package, and stage finished powder products for shipment.
- Monitor and control water processing equipment.
- Monitor and control ethanol handling systems.
- Maintain and update relevant computer systems.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current authorization to work in the United States.
- 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, chemical, or industrial process environment.
- Experience working in a process-driven industry, particularly chemical processing, powder production, or similar operations.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic computer skills and experience working with automated control systems.
Desired Qualifications
- Sandvik cannot provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
- This position is onsite in Westminster, South Carolina.
- Remote, hybrid, or international work arrangements are not available.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
Benefits
- W3 ($19.00 - $35.68) pay classification
- 1st Shift position
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Company
Sandvik
Job Posted
7 hours ago
Expires
in 1 week
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Westminster, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor
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