Machine Operator

ALKEGEN; Town of Hoosick (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Helper - Wet Machine (Stacker) to support production by removing and stacking wet laps from the wet machine roll in a safe, efficient manner. The role requires following SOPs, recording production data, and adhering to plant policies while maintaining quality and uptime.

The position supports the team, works rotating shifts, and requires reliability and teamwork to ensure smooth operation of the Wet Machine area, with opportunities for additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in papermaking or manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Remove wet laps from the Wet Machine roll without damage.
• Stack wet laps straight and square, interleaf with press cloths if needed.
• Identify defects and report them to the Machine Tender.
• Assist in set-ups, wash-ups and minor maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Work with a partner to remove laps from the roll.
• Operate equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Keep the Wet Machine area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to company and location policies and safety rules.
• Be able to work extended hours when required.
• All other duties as assigned.
• These responsibilities may change to meet customer demands.

Skills

Papermaking experience

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Description

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 Helper - Wet Machine (Stacker) is responsible for removing and stacking wet laps of fiber material from the wet machine roll. This individual must properly follow Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that quality and production standards are met. The Helper-Wet Machine is required to comply with all safety, production, quality requirements and standards, record all production data as required, and understand and follow all plant policies.

• Removing, without damage, a formed wet lap (of any dimensions, within required specifications) from the Wet Machine making roll.

• Stacking wet laps (interleafing with press cloths, when required) in a straight and square manner; and in an undamaged condition.

• Recognizing, pulling all defects for re-use. Reporting such defects to the Machine Tender.

• Assisting in all phases of set-ups, wash-ups and minor maintenance, to prevent unnecessary downtime and ensure top quality, clean start-ups.

• Be able to work with a partner as a team in order to properly remove laps from roll.

• Operate all equipment and carry out all procedures in a safe and controlled manner.

• Being responsible for the general housekeeping of the Wet Machine area.

• Perform various other duties as assigned based on allowable time and requirements.

• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules

• Must be able to work extended hours when required

• All other duties as assigned

• These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures

Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience in papermaking or manufacturing preferred
• Able to work rotating shifts

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

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: $19.83 to $24.01 per hour.