Linings Tech

FLSmidth; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth in Winfield, Illinois is seeking a manufacturing associate to perform hands-on work under defined instructions, contributing to production targets. You will identify lining materials and apply wear-resistant coverings to equipment and components used in the mining industry.

Safe rigging, crane operation, and forklift use are part of daily tasks. The role emphasizes understanding lining materials, basic time tracking on a computer, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills for time tracking are required.
• Understanding of lining materials and how they affect product performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify different types of lining materials.
• Use safe rigging and overhead crane practices on heavy metal shapes.
• Safe hand grinding practices.
• Safe operation of a Fork-Lift.
• Operate a saw to cut ceramic tiles, carbide tungsten and rubber.
• Mix and apply compounds used as adhesives.
• Apply lining materials to products per blueprints and client specs.
• Maintain safety by following company procedures and regulations.
• Cross-training in other areas may be provided at the company’s discretion.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Time-tracking

Lining materials understanding

Job description

Performs manual work within generally defined work instructions which contributes to the achievement of expected production volumes.

Uses a variety of hand tools to prepare and apply Wear Resistant Materials such as rubber, ceramic tile, stone hard and ceramic bead to equipment and components related to the mineral and mining industry

• Identify different types of lining materials
• Use safe rigging and overhead crane practice’s on various heavy metal shapes
• Safe practices for hand grinding
• Safe operation of Fork-Lift
• Operate a saw to cut ceramic tiles, carbide tungsten and rubber
• Mix and apply compounds used as adhesives
• Apply various lining materials to various products as per blue prints and client specifications
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to FLSmidth safety procedures and regulations.
• As part of job enrichment, and at the company’s discretion, cross training in other areas will be given

Supervisory Responsibilities

The job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education, Experience and Skills

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time tracking purposes
• Understanding of lining materials and how they affect the performance of the product

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems with different complexities in standardized situations.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, hand to, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to latex, rubber compounds, solvents, ceramic tile and adhesive components. The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE.

The noise level in the work environment is one that is typically associated with a manufacturing facility.

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