Powder Prep Opr I - C Shift - 7:30pm - 7:45am (4 on - 4off)

Powder Prep Opr I - C Shift - 7:30pm - 7:45am (4 on - 4off)

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: POWDE002908

Posted: May 8, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Rate: $20.50 USD per hour

Location: Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Job Details

Description

Job Title: Powder Prep Opr

Job Grade: NE07

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Department Name: Materials / Powder Prep

Department Code: PDPRPD

Reports To: Supervisor

Position Summary:

Safely operates and monitors the sifting process, which ensures that the raw materials are processed to the correct particle size specifications; safely 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 safely operates and monitors the alumina and modori lines, thereby replenishing and maintaining sufficient levels of materials in the weighing silos; all of which enable the safe and efficient production of completed weigh batches, which are used in the manufacturing process

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Alumina/Modori duties:

• Checks the disintegrator oil levels and checks magnets at the beginning of each shift
• Monitors weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirements
• Verifies that the available alumina super sacks match the lot numbers on the Lot Designation Sheet (reports discrepancies to Technical Leader or Supervisor); and confirms that the panel display indicates the correct setup for the desired material silo
• Confirms that the hopper is clean and empty; vacuums outside of super sacks to ensure that no debris or contaminants are introduced into the hoppers or weighing silos
• Uses hoist to place sack on hopper; unties sack through safety door opening; and, empties sack into the hopper
• Verifies that raw material tanks are empty before changing to another material
• Confirms that the indicator lights on the computer panel display show that the correct silo is selected for the transport of the modori that is to be charged
• Verifies the correct material by using: color-coded identification tags, color-coded sacks, color-coded stripe through modori pieces
• Confirms that the disintegrator amperage is between 30-50 amps
• Charges the correct material by emptying sacks into the hopper or by manually placing modori pieces into the crusher
• Completes paperwork and enters the lot data into the company's information systems

Sifting duties:

• Monitors weighing silo levels to determine shift production requirements
• Verifies that the available raw material lot in the bulk silos match the lot numbers on the Lot Designation Sheet (reports discrepancies to Technical Leader or Supervisor)
• Verifies that sifter screens are in good condition prior to processing
• Charges and processes material lots in accordance with the company's work instructions
• Checks sifter screens' condition after each processed lot
• Obtains samples from processed lots for testing and lab analysis
• Performs sieve residue tests on samples from each processed lot to ensure that the particle size results are within specifications
• Notifies Technical Leader or Supervisor if sieve residue test results are outside of specifications
• Inputs processed lot data & sieve residue test results into the company's information systems
• Takes samples to the Material Control Lab for analysis
• Prepares transport setup to the correct weighing silo for Technical Leader's approval and transportation
• Builds, removes and replaces sifter screens and blades as required

Weighing duties:

• Ensures weighing racks are clean; RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags are secured; and that super sacks are properly attached to the racks
• Verifies the current weigh batch proportions before weighing batches; operates and monitors the weighing line process and reports errors or discrepancies to the Technical Leader or Supervisor
• Checks weigh batch tickets to confirm that all weigh batches are within specifications; then initials weigh batch ticket and places it in the pouch of the appropriate weigh batch; staples ticket inside pouch
• Writes the correct body name and batch numbers on the super sacks; and ties the tops of the super sacks securely
• Enters data into the company's information systems
• Obtains samples weekly for material control analysis and records the test results into the Infinity system

Additional duties:

• Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely uses overhead hoists
• Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader) and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Competencies:

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

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

A. 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)

B. Required Language Skills

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

C. Required Mathematical Skills

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

D. Required Reasoning Ability

• 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.

E. Preferred Qualifications

• Basic MS Windows software skills.
• Forklift License

Physical Demands:

1. 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.
2. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
3. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
4. The employee must successfully pass scheduled testing for respirator fitting and spirometry.

Work Environment:

1. 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.
2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Safety Requirements/PPE:

• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
• Hearing protection is required in designated areas.
• 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.