DPF Operator I - D shift - 7:30 pm - 7:45 am (4 on - 4 off)

DPF Operator I - D Shift

Operates and monitors the sifting process, which ensures that the raw materials are processed to the correct particle size specifications; operates and monitors the department's weighing line processes; replenishes and maintains sufficient levels of materials in the weighing silos and in the material staging areas; and operates and monitors the bulk unloading process, which involves unloading raw materials from railcars into the bulk silos; all of which enable the safe and efficient production of completed weigh batches, which are used in the manufacturing process.

This requisition will be posted on the NGK recruiting board for 7 days. Members should also consider the following requirements before applying for a position.

• You must be on your current job for one (1) year if your job grade is 7 or lower.
• You must be in your current job for a minimum of two (2) years for job grades 8 or higher due to the more technical nature of the jobs.
• No disciplinary actions within the last year (low level points warnings may be waived if there are special circumstances that can be, or are, documented).
• Meet the minimum requirements of the open job description.
• Completion of the current learner's assessment and other training requirements.
• Completed Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).

Members should be mindful of the shift, area, and job duties before applying for a job so as not to risk a six-month waiting period to apply for a future opportunity. The members should carefully consider all these factors to avoid rejecting a job offer.

JOB TITLE: DPF Operator I JOB GRADE: NE07 FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt DEPARTMENT NAME: Materials / DPF DEPARTMENT CODE: DPFMFG REPORTS TO: Supervisor

Customer Focus. Environmental Awareness and Compliance. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills. Integrity and Accountability. Organizational Awareness. Respect and Humility. Safety Orientation. Teamwork.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent
• CRC Bronze or above
• Certified Production Technician program completion (preferred)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

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

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Basic MS Windows software skills
• Forklift License and Pallet Jack License.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must successfully pass scheduled testing for respirator fitting and spirometry.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; is frequently exposed to airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to extreme cold; outdoor weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property. Hearing protection and safety glasses are required in designated areas. Respirators are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions. Regularly scheduled testing is performed for: lung capacity (i.e. spirometry test), hearing, and respirator fit.

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. This job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.