Special Process Operator

Job Description Summary

The operator will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production flow, equipment reliability, and consistent process execution while contributing to lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Execute special process operations including heat treatment, blasting, shot peening, and coating in accordance with approved procedures, technical specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Support daily production requirements by ensuring timely and accurate processing in line with customer demand, operational priorities, and required process discipline.
• Monitor equipment performance, perform basic troubleshooting, and coordinate with maintenance and support teams to improve reliability, minimize downtime, and sustain machine availability.
• Follow work instructions, technical process sheets, and operating standards to ensure repeatability, compliance, and consistent process performance.
• Support shop floor flow and operational efficiency through effective execution, teamwork, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, lean initiatives, and site projects focused on productivity, quality, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
• Maintain strong housekeeping, ownership, and accountability within the assigned work area while promoting best practices across the shop floor.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field from an accredited university or college, or a high school degree with relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing operations.
• Qualified to operate special processes including Heat Treatment, Blasting and Shot Peening.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety standards, hazard awareness, quality requirements, and special process controls.
• Working knowledge of industrial machine operation and basic maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical procedures, work instructions, and process specifications.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based and multicultural environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience in lean manufacturing principles such as standardized work, built-in-quality and total productive maintenance.
• Strong experience and understanding of operational criticality and equipment reliability concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors on the shop floor, such as problem-solving and promotion of best practices.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No