B Operator

Unifrax I LLC; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Manufacturing Furnace Operator in Indiana to direct, set up and control a range of equipment used in ceramic fiber production. You will ensure quality, safety, and productivity while working with a team.

Responsibilities include monitoring specifications, handling packaging, documenting production, and training junior operators. The role demands physical endurance and adherence to safety practices on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to learn and access information through computer data databases.
• Must have working knowledge of all “B” Operator jobs as well as working knowledge of quality products.
• Must serve in the training program and complete all requirements to become qualified as an “A” Operator.
• Upon completion of the training programme bid directly to an “A” Trainee, position.

Responsibilities

• Furnace operation (80% of the day): Directs, sets-up and controls a variety of auxiliary equipment related to the manufacture of ceramic fiber products.
• Monitors product specifications to ensure quality.
• Prepares containers, packs and labels.
• Operates power material handling equipment, including forklifts and bobcat.
• Prepares production reports and packaging requirements for each job order.
• Makes minor adjustments on equipment for weight and sizing.
• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems.
• Assists in operation of automated material handling system.
• Stages packaging and finished goods.
• Directs and trains personnel of a lower skill set.
• Maintains clean, safe, orderly workplace and follows safety rules.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Willingness to train

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Computer data entry

Furnaces

Small hand tools

Job description

Job Requirements

Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

The purpose is to direct, setup, operator, and control electric arc furnaces and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture of ceramic fiber to ensure desired product quality and quantity; to maintain productivity standards and to ensure safe operation.

The performance criteria for this position includes the successful achievement of plant, team and individual goals, relating to efficiency, productivity, safety, attendance and quality.

This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, but is also directed by the “A” OIC. This position maintains a constant liaison with the Shift Supervisor, and “A” OIC other “A” Operators, “B” Operators, Quality Assurance, Production Control and Shipping in all matters of shipping, production, reporting, quality and safety. This position also coordinates the efforts of “B” Operators.

Alkegen Values

The incumbent will perform duties while living the Alkegen Values; Grow, Be Bold. Move Fast. All Passion, No Politics.

Responsibilities

• Furnace operation (80% of the day): Directs, sets-up and controls a variety of auxiliary equipment related to the manufacture of ceramic fiber products, including slit/cut machines, baggers, fiber opener, carton erector, roll shredder, and other related equipment.
• Monitors various product specifications to ensure desired results in product quality.
• Prepares containers, packs and labels.
• Operates power material handling equipment, including various types of forklifts and bobcat.
• Prepares paperwork including production reports for each job order and packaging requirements for each job order.
• Makes minor adjustments on equipment for weight and sizing.
• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems.
• Assists in operation of automated material handling system.
• Stages packaging and finished goods.
• Has working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Works successfully in a team environment.
• Directs and trains personnel of a lower skill set.
• Maintains clean, safe, orderly workplace, and follows all existing fire and safety rules.
• Must use small hand tools, perform repetitious bending, repetitious lifting of materials with the following weight range; bags 25-60 lbs, rolls 15-200 lbs.
• Ability to learn and access information through computer databases.
• Climbs ladders and stairs as needed.
• Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning.
• All other duties as assigned.

Drive Safety

• Key contributor to departmental safety strategy in alignment with the Site Safety Strategy.
• Own excellence in safety culture and systems.
• Safety as our #1 focus.
• Support other employees in removing barriers to drive safety improvements.
• Participate in Safety Gemba (Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma) verifying safe behaviors, correcting physical hazards and validating adherence to policies.

Drive Quality

• Collaborate with other employees to execute quality improvement initiatives.
• Address necessary short and long term improvements to reduce customer complaints.
• Key contributor to departmental Quality Control Plan using leading indicators such as Process Capability to ensure quality standards.
• Own conformance standards to customer specifications.
• Assist in the problem solving methodology to reduce variability in manufacturing processes and minimize process scrap.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess basic math and reading comprehension skills.
• Ability to learn and access information through computer data databases.
• Must have working knowledge of all “B” Operator jobs as well as working knowledge of quality products.
• Must serve in the training program and complete all requirements to become qualified as an “A” Operator.
• Upon completion of the training programme bid directly to an “A” Trainee, position.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Forktruck
• bobcat
• computer
• wet scrubber
• furnaces
• small hand tools
• carton sealer
• stapler
• carton erector
• tape gun
• stretch wrapper