Operator

Paligen Technologies, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies, Inc. in Garland, TX is seeking a production operator for a high‑paced environment.

You will follow safety rules, input data into production tracking software, operate handheld tools, and use measuring equipment while rotating across process areas to meet demand. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in elevated temperatures and dirty conditions, and perform basic computer tasks.

Qualifications

• Adhere to safety rules and recognize hazards, reporting to supervision.
• Input data into production tracking software.
• Operate small hand tools as required.
• Use standard measuring equipment.
• Willingness to rotate across areas per supervisor.
• Learn forklift operation after training.
• Perform basic math for job tasks.
• Learn to use gauges and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Input data into production tracking software.
• Operate small hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Rotate across areas to meet production needs.
• Learn and operate required equipment including cleaning and shot blastEquipment.
• Maintain safety and quality while working in elevated temperatures and dirty conditions.

Skills

Safety compliance

Data entry

Tool handling

Measuring equipment

Forklift training

Math skills

Gages/instruments

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Attendance

Cross-training

Quality focus

Tools

Metal cleaning equipment (auto & manual cabinets)

Shot blast equipment (Wheelabrator)

Forklift

Job description

Essential Duties, Skills, Qualifications and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adhere to plant safety rules, recognize and bring to the attention of supervision potential safety hazards, and implement corrective actions to unsafe practices and/or conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to input data into Company computerized production tracking software.
• Demonstrate the ability to use small hand tools as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to use standard measuring equipment as required by job duties.
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute work instructions and the willingness to work in multiple areas as required by rotating assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to use small hand tools and learn how to operate a forklift when required testing has been successfully completed.
• Functional math skills required to complete job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn the use of all gages and instruments required to related job tasks.
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Absentee record within company standards
• Increasing number of skills and cross training completed throughout at least one (1) year of work experience and ability to perform work as required within time standard efficiency for each operation.
• Produce quality work while maintaining operating efficiencies.
• Additional job requirements may be specified by the hiring manager as required.

Special Skills Required:

• Must be capable of operating multiple types of metal cleaning equipment including automated and manual cabinets.
• Capable of troubleshooting equipment and working with maintenance to resolve all downtime issues.
• Must be able to use all shot blast equipment including wheelabrator and manual cabinets.

Work environment:

• Elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handling materials up to 900 degrees with proper tools.

High-paced production environment to meet standards.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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