Production Operator

Zoltek Corporation; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance program

Short and long-term disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Optional life insurance

401(k) program

Job summary

Zoltek Corporation in St. Peters, MO is looking for Production Operators to join their carbon fiber composite team. Operators will set up and operate equipment, inspect products, and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

The position offers a competitive starting rate of $12.00 per hour along with a robust benefits package such as medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) program. Shifts rotate every two weeks, providing 3-day weekends every other week.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing or factory environment.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations and follow procedures.
• Ability to work in a quick-paced production environment and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment to process carbon fiber.
• Inspect product during production and finished goods before shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Zoltek is looking for Production Operators to join our team in St. Peters, MO in our Carbon Fiber Composite Intermediates facility. Duties will include:

• Setting-up and operating equipment to process carbon fiber for composite products
• Resin/polymer mixing, batch mixing, epoxy resin film process, casting epoxy resin film on paper
• Continuous feeding of batch carbon fiber into machine, inspecting product during production, and inspecting finished goods before shipment.
• Packaging, labeling, documentation.
• Keep equipment and work area safe, clean and organized, participate in safety culture.
• Effectively communicate with shift foremen and co-workers.

Work Schedule: The full-time operator positions work 12-hour shifts. Night shift schedule is 6 pm to 6am, day shift is 6am to 6pm. The work week is an alternating 36 or 48 hours (12 hour shifts rotating on a 2 weeks cycle: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) resulting in 3 day weekends every other week and some built in overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or a GED is required
• Experience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or a factory environment is strongly desired
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents, follow procedures, document information, communicate effectively with foreman and co-workers
• Ability to work in quick-paced production environment; troubleshoot and take effective corrective action to resolve problems
• Maintain a safe and ethical work environment, work as a team member
• Ability to lift, turn, bend, reach, pull, walk, and stand for periods of time.

Additional Information

Compensation: The starting rate for this role is $12.00 per hour with opportunities for performance based increases. Zoltek also offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical plan
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Tuition assistance program
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life insurance
• 401(k) program.

Zoltek is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides a drug free work place.