B Operator - FAB

Unifrax I LLC; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen in Indiana is seeking a production operator to set up, adjust, and operate equipment for fabricated ceramic fiber products. You will ensure product quality, meet productivity standards, and maintain a safe operation.

Reports to FAB Products Supervisor and coordinates with maintenance, QA, and shipping. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Previous manufacturing/industrial experience is preferred.
• Ability to navigate work instruction system (CEBOS).
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment for fabricated ceramic fiber production.
• Control and monitor production lines to ensure quality and productivity.
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts).
• Prepare daily production schedules and reports.
• Perform minor adjustments for weight and size as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; follow 5S and safety rules.

Skills

CEBOS navigation

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Self-starter

Quality focus

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Control panels

Ball mill

Mixer

Band saw

Hoist

Small hand tools

Forklift

Vacuum system

Pinners

Banders

FyreWrap

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!

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

• 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

• 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 rules is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.

Contacts

• Internal: This position works routinely with all Alkegen personnel
• External: This position works occasionally with external vendors, visitors, suppliers, customers, and others

Supervision

This position supervises no other.

Safety Requirements

• Comply with all department and site safety regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Report all job‑related illness and injuries per site safety policies
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner
• Attend safety training as required

Quality Statement

We are committed to becoming the world’s leading specialty materials solution platform providing high quality products that meet or exceed our customers' requirements and help the world breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We will accomplish this through compliance (customer and internal requirements and applicable laws and regulations), accountability (quality is the responsibility of all employees), exemplary performance (strive to achieve “right the first time” in all activities), and continuous improvement (measure effectiveness and drive improvement against performance indicators).

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Pay rate: $ 22.51 per hour

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission‑critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.