Powder Preparation 1

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This is the entry/training level in the powder preparation worker series. Positions in this class normally perform a wide variety of unskilled and semiskilled physical tasks in the powder preparation work.

The work performed is observed and proficiency is reviewed every 90-180-270-360 days. As the employee progresses in skill the difficulty and variety of work will increase. During the 90 day benchmarks the employee will have a skill competency test as well as a formal review. If the employee successfully and consistently passes and proves independence as a Class 1, they will have the opportunity to move to a Class 2 position. There is no training or supervision of others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Weighs and maintains identity of powders, performing simple mathematical calculations to determine weight of additives.
• Operates equipment such as presses, granulators, fitz mills, scales, ball mills and dryers.
• Co-ordinates ball milling, drying cycles and blending of correct proportions of ingredients of powder for ball milling, in accordance with pre-determined guidelines.
• Spot checks vibrator sieves to maintain quality and contamination-free product.
• Collects and granulates revert materials.
• Responsible for maintaining inventories of powders.
• Loads and discharges ball mills, discharges dryers.
• Operates other equipment such as heptane storage, condenser and vibrating screens, load and unload V-Blenders.
• Removes balls from ball mills, sorts and cleans and reloads as directed.
• Maintains files and records and answers inquiries regarding powder preparation.
• Performs routine maintenance and keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Responsible for tools and fixtures used in work area and performs ancillary duties related to the powder preparation department.
• Performs ancillary duties related to the powder department.
• Observes safety and health regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• If no experience upon hire, successful completion of the General Carbide Career Academy.

Mathematical Skills:

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

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work at minimum an 8-hour day. During the day the employee will be required to:

• regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• is occasionally required to sit.
• must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, anything over 100 pounds or awkward should be lifted by 2 employees or mechanical means.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to learn how to operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as well as pallet jacks and sky jacks.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work area may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Respirators are required for most job descriptions in building 1 and 3.
• Safety glasses are to be worn at all times.
• If you are required to wear a respirator you are required to be clean shaven. No exceptions. You will be fit tested on employment and once a year after. Failure to comply with this could end up in disciplinary behavior.
• Understand and obey our zero-discharge policy and our Title V permit, which will be taught to you during new hire and on the job training.

Quality Standards:

The following Quality Standards are representative of the standards set by General Carbide. These standards must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Adhere to all safety/environmental requirements and assist in promoting a culture of safety.
• Follow all established procedures.
• Contribute to meeting department quality-related goals to include delivery and other common organizational goals.
• Ensure all measurement equipment being used is properly calibrated, in good working condition and properly documented per established procedures.
• Ensure all records are filled out completely and legibly per established procedures.
• Work with supervisor to Identify and contribute to updating written procedures when change to a current process is made.
• When conflicting information is found, notify supervisor immediately for clarification before executing the next operational step.

Quality Policy:

Work Together as a Cohesive Team

Exceed our Customer’s Expectations for Quality and Performance

Continually Improve our Products and Performance

Always Deliver on Time

No Defects!

F-HR-73 Rev 1 Date: 12/21/2023