Process Operator

Oerlikon Group; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Operator for their Westbury facility. In this role, you will set up and operate production equipment, ensuring product quality and compliance with standard operating procedures. You will maintain a clean and safe work environment while collaborating with your team to enhance processes. The company offers a dynamic culture, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package available from day one. If you're looking to grow in a supportive environment and contribute to innovative engineering solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan

Excellent Dental and Vision coverage

Employee Assistance and Wellness programs

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

12 paid company holidays

Flexible hours or remote work options

100% company paid life and disability insurance

Employee Referral Bonus program

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of manufacturing experience or similar.
• Ability to service and assemble manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment within the production environment.
• Measure and control product quality, making process changes as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

Technical Trades School or Associate's Degree

Tools

Forklifts

Electric Hoists/Cranes

Job description

Process Operator

We are looking for a Process Operator for our Westbury NY facility. In this role, under close supervision, you will set up and operate all equipment within the production environment. Responsible for measuring and controlling product quality and making process changes within the scope of the standard operating procedures. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary, and a robust benefit program ALL available on the first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not bring your friends to work every day!

Your Responsibilities:

• Reports to shift supervisor on production status, problems, and deviations.
• Reads and applies information contained in specifications to determine equipment settings that impact product outputs.
• Examine material in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Maintains processing reports to record and enter into batch records and databases.
• Ensure that correct materials are being utilized according to production records and planner schedule.
• Identifies and labels all production materials in process at all times.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations and takes action to correct unsafe conditions where identified.
• Maintains department housekeeping standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Profile:

• Technical Trades School or associates degree preferred.
• Ability to service and assemble manufacturing equipment such as industrial vibratory screening units.
• Must be able to read/comprehend written and verbal instruction in English.
• Must be able to communicate 1 on 1 and in small groups.
• Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide using weight and volume units (Example: kilograms, pounds, and gallons).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience or similar.
• Must be able to recommend improvements to the process with regard to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Must be able to operate forklifts and experience also working with electric hoists/cranes is preferred.
• Core Competencies: safety, keeping work area clean, performing quality work per work instructions, completing scheduled work on time, teamwork, and attendance.

Why Oerlikon:

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world.

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

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