Process Operator

ELANTAS North America, LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ELANTAS North America, LLC is seeking a production operator to set up and run insulation processing equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role requires reading work instructions, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with a helper on a multi-step production line.

Responsibilities include configuring machines, handling materials, monitoring process conditions, and ensuring product quality. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods;

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand work instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate insulation processing equipment (e.g., kiss coater, form press, presses, slitters, saws, ovens).
• Set up and adjust equipment (gaps, speeds, temperatures, tensions) and prepare materials.
• Direct activities of a helper and coordinate with team in a production line.
• Handle materials and set up drums, pumps, drums, and related equipment.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping; follow quality and process instructions.
• Test, adjust and document material properties; communicate issues to supervisor.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Shift work availability

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your responsibilities

• Set and operate all insulation processing equipment such as: kiss coater, form press, 1196 press,1040 treater, slitters, saws, sanders, molds, shaper, orient machine, ovens, process boilers. Occasionally operate equipment normally operated by a lower rated operator.
• Set up shears and punch presses for lower rated operators.
• Material handling and storage equipment, hand tools, measuring and testing equipment personal protective equipment.
• Flake Mica,Mica mat, varnish, glass cloth, paper, Mylar, cotton cloth, wrapping paper, masking tape, recording charts, filter paper, caustic water solvents, silicone rubber, butyl rubber, polyethylene, polyester resins, varnish, catalysts, silicone oil, hi-temperature grease, hydraulic oil, wrench, glass string, downtherm oil, mica mush.
• Direct activities of one helper, on occasion two
• Working from schedules, batch cards, standing instructions, process instructions, etc. obtain materials and supply equipment by such things as setting up drums with pumps, mounting rolls, setting valves, filling troughs, etc. Set-up machines by such things as setting gaps, leveling rolls, setting speeds and temperatures, threading materials, and positioning charts and setting tensions, etc.
• Leveling rolls, setting speeds and temperatures, threading materials, and positioning charts and setting tensions, etc.
• Working from schedules batch cards, process sheets, etc. set up and operate equipment such as slitters , saws, sanders, presses, etc. to slit, sand, mold form etc.
• Perform such operations as mounting rolls, scribing patterns, spacing knives, setting gaps and temperatures, forming patterns, etc.
• Observe operations closely and adjust tensions, temperatures, pressures , etc. as required, by manipulating levers ,wheels, valves, push buttons, etc.
• Check material for defects, suitability for forming thicknesses, adjusting or rejecting as indicated.
• Start equipment, including auxiliary ventilating and vacuum systems. Interleave additional materials as required.
• Synchronize speed and begin run.
• Observe operations closely making adjustments as needed to such as tensions, temperatures, speeds, rolls speeds, gaps, etc.
• Test or take material to lab for test.
• Adjust again as needed to meet requirements, integrating variables to achieve proper results.
• Supply materials by weighing and/or mixing such things as powdered resins, catalysts, varnishes and thinners , preparing lay ups, threading machine,filling troughs, mounting rolls, etc.
• Set up equipment by such things as setting gaps, position dies, setting temperatures etc.
• Operate equipment using such things as valves , push buttons, levers, etc. including starting auxiliary ventilating and vacuum systems to mix, coat, bake, dry, etc. Follow cycles and observe operations closely making adjustments to speeds, feeds, dies etc. as required tocorrect bare spots, wrinkles, tears, etc.
• Test product or take for test and adjust as required.
• Work may consist of assisting in loading, setting up, operating and unloading more complex equipment under some direction of higher rated operator.
• Perform all operations to ordinary tolerance within ordinary limits of capability for facilities ona variety of insulation materials such as resins, rubbers, tapes, mica sheet and mica rolls,textotile, glass cloth, mica mat, coated cloth, paper etc.
• Keep facilities, materials, and work area orderly exercising care in their use, perform routine cleaning and maintenance ofequipment, maintaining general good housekeeping practices and conforming to all safety andquality requirements.

Your profile

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and production documents
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights or weekends, as needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Contact Person

Brett KellerHR TeamPhone: