Plant Operator

Work at Acme.com; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in San Mateo is looking for a candidate to operate and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing daily checks, participating in safety training, and conducting minor maintenance. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of related experience and a High School Diploma. This role requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and ensure compliance with operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience required.
• Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety training.
• Ability to navigate plant operations manual.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily facility and equipment readings and checks.
• Complete environmental, health, and safety training.
• Adjust manual controls to maintain equipment operation.

Skills

Plant operations knowledge

Preventative maintenance skills

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems. Monitor plant operations and make appropriate adjustments, hands on operation of plant equipment and for continued development of knowledge in plant equipment and systems. Observe the conditions of the plant equipment and report mechanical/operational problems to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily facility and equipment readings and checks
• Navigate and utilize the plant operations manual
• Complete all required environmental, health, and safety training and comply with regulations including necessary documentation and reporting
• Continue to become familiar with plant drawings and schematics
• Perform routine sampling and testing
• Participate in plant process hazard analysis meetings
• Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on plant equipment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds.