Precision Manufacturing Operator – Safe, Team‑Driven Production

Arclin; Albany, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin in Albany, GA is seeking an Operator to join our high‑functioning production team. This role focuses on safely and efficiently producing quality products, with strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork as core requirements.

You will read orders, set temperatures, weigh materials, monitor instruments, and support the lab with samples. The position offers steady work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities to grow within a global materials company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, including operation of production equipment and fork trucks.
• Demonstrated competency with computers and basic PC software.
• Ability to lift 50 repeatedly throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production orders to determine required materials and number of batches.
• Measure and weigh cleaning materials (rubber/water) to clean rotors effectively.
• Set heater temperatures (170–180°F) and perform rotor cleaning.
• Review and prepare mixer orders by locating and organizing raw materials in mixing sequence.
• Weigh each ingredient accurately, ensuring the scale is zeroed before each measurement.
• Enter ingredient amounts into the computer system.
• Verify raw materials meet specifications, rounding measurements to the nearest tenth.
• Shut down the control panel to perform mixer clean‑outs.
• Inspect and clean the mixing area to prevent contamination, including machine interior, exterior, and surrounding floor.
• Follow mixing directions step‑by‑step according to the production order.
• Monitor temperature gauges to ensure proper batch mixing conditions.
• Test batch temperature using a probe to confirm it is within required parameters.
• Secure the mixing area after each batch.
• Deliver first‑batch samples to the lab for testing and follow instructions for adjustments or continuation.
• Drop approved batches to the extruder conveyor and monitor the extruder control panel for proper flow.
• Communicate with the Extruder Operator to maintain smooth line operation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Lifting 50 lbs repeatedly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Arclin in Albany, GA is seeking an Operator to join our high‑functioning production team. This role focuses on safely and efficiently producing quality products, with strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork as core requirements.

You will read orders, set temperatures, weigh materials, monitor instruments, and support the lab with samples. The position offers steady work in a manufacturing environment with opportunities to grow within a global materials company.