B Operator - FAB

Unifrax I; New Carlisle (IN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alkegen is seeking a dedicated production operator to set up, adjust, and run equipment for fabricated ceramic fiber products. The role involves following schedules, ensuring quality, and maintaining safe operations on a 12-hour shift.

You will work with a team of operators and staff across quality, control, and shipping, supporting production goals and reporting progress and issues to supervision.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to navigate work instructions and perform multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Set up, adjust, direct, operate, and control equipment for fabrication of ceramic fiber products.
• Follow daily production schedules and maintain productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and perform basic maintenance tasks as needed.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant work environment and adhere to 5S principles.
• Operate power materials handling equipment, including forklifts, as required.
• Record production data and report concerns to supervision.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

CEBOS system

Forklift operation

Descripción del empleo

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!

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to efficiently set up, adjust, direct, operate, and control various equipment in the production of fabricated ceramic fiber products, as well as related auxiliary equipment and duties; to ensure desired product quality and quantity; to maintain productivity standards; and to ensure a safe operation.

This position reports directly to the Fabricated (FAB) Products Supervisor but is also directed by the A OIC (Operator-In-Charge). This position maintains a constant liaison with the Fab Supervisor, the A OIC, other A Operators, B Operators, Quality Assurance, Production Control and Shipping in matters of production, reporting, quality and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Efficiently set up, adjust, direct, operate, and control various equipment in the production of fabricated ceramic fiber production, including: Cements & moldables - various mixers and blenders
• Caulking
• Foil back
• Modular blocks - modular block line
• Folding and pinning
• Tubes
• Blocks
• FyreWrap
• Special shapes & other
• Mix materials according to specifications and various products
• Control and adjust various systems and types of equipment to obtain desired results in product quality
• Operate power material handling equipment, including various types of forklifts and bobcat
• Prepare daily production schedule/reports in an efficient manner
• Make minor adjustments for weight and size
• Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems
• Prepare containers, packs, labels, and stores products
• Stage packaging and finished goods in an effective manner
• Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit good communication skills
• Direct and trains personnel of lessor skill
• Maintain clean, safe, orderly workplace and follows all existing fire and safety rules
• Must be able to identify quality products

Education :

High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required

Experience :

Previous manufacturing / industrial experience is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to navigate work instruction system (CEBOS)
• Capable of doing multiple tasks
• Organizational skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Strong technical/mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision
• Self-starter capable of operating independently
• Must be able to maintain expected quality levels
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Withstand the rigors of a 12-hour shift
• Stand for approximately 95% of the time
• Bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items
• Squatting / crouching when retrieving items, making equipment / product inspections, etc.
• Must perform duties requiring use of small hand tools
• Possible exposure to elements requiring the production of finished goods
• Must be able to perform detailed repetitive movement of hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 pounds periodically without assistance
• Work at varying heights
• Exposure to high heat and/or cold
• Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required

Equipment Used:

• Control panels
• Ball mill
• Mixer
• Band saw
• Hoist
• Small hand tools
• Forklift
• Vacuum system
• Pinners
• Banders
• FyreWrap

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space of Alkegen.

Duties are performed primarily in manufacturing areas where compliance with applicable safety rule