Production Operator 430

Resonac Graphite America, Inc.; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonac Graphite America, Inc. in Ridgeville, SC, is seeking a Production Operator 430 to safely operate a range of heavy machinery and support the production plan, producing quantity and quality electrodes at the RDG site.

You will report to the Production Supervisor and work in a non-exempt role with opportunities to contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency in a high-demand manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• 1–5 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, construction, industrial services, or operating forklifts, cranes, or CNC equipment; or a 2-year degree with related experience.
• Basic computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely using required PPE (respirators, protective clothing, fall protection, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy industrial equipment to move products through the production process.
• Use gauges such as micrometers, depth gauges, and digital & dial indicators to measure product adherence to specifications.
• Enter inspection and process data into a computer database.
• Operate specialized equipment as assigned.
• Prepare machinery and equipment for use.
• Keep the work area clean and maintain housekeeping to establish 5S/3F standards.
• Communicate information to others in the production area and other levels of the plant regarding equipment problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Complies with company policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy machinery

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

2-year degree or related experience

Job description

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Production Operator 430

Regular Full-Time Ridgeville, SC, US

Legal Entity:

Job Profile

Division:

Carbon Division

Functional Area: Production

Manager’s Name:

Mike Skinner

Functional Leader:

David Whichard

Site:

RDG

Type of Position: Non-Exempt

Direct Reports: 0

Job Title: Production Operator 430

Manager's Job Title:

Functional Leader Job Title:

Production Manager

Indirect Reports: 0

Name of Incumbent:

Date : 2/1/26

Technical

Assignments

Summary of Job Content:

The Production Operator reports to the Production Supervisor with responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of heavy machinery in the assigned production process area to produce quantity and quality electrodes and support the production plan at Resonac Graphite America Inc. electrode manufacturing facility.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• 1–5 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, construction, industrial services, or operating forklifts, cranes, or CNC equipment; or a 2-year degree with related experience.
• Basic computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely using required PPE (respirators, protective clothing, fall protection, etc.).

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform duties by RGA Code of Conduct and Company policy, applicable laws, regulations, and company regulations.
• Perform all duties in a professional, legal, and ethical manner.
• Actively promote safe work practices. Support HSE safety and loss control policies, procedures, andobjectives.
• Assistin monitoring and analyzing Operations and general plant work activity and make recommendations asappropriate tohelp foster a safe work environment throughout the plant.
• Adhere to and support RGA’s environmental management system. Foster environmental awareness of environmental behavior of team and all operations personnel. Maintains job ownership by arriving on time, staying on task, and taking pride in one’s work to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy industrial equipment to move products through the production process.
• Use gages such as micrometers, depth gages, and digital & dial indicators to measure product adherence to specifications.
• Enter inspection and process data into a computer database.
• Operate specialized equipment as assigned.
• Prepare machinery and equipment for use.
• Keep the work area clean andmaintainhousekeeping to establish 5S/3F standards.
• Communicate information to others in the production area and other levels of the plantregardingequipment problems and opportunitiesfor improvement.
• Complies withcompany policies, health and safety standards, environmental regulations, hazardous waste, and good housekeepingpractices.
• Applies independence and initiative by performing job duties with limited supervision.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions and perform duties according to the defined quality process.

Dimension:

Area of Responsibility/Complexity:

Physical & Work Environment Demands:

• Climb stairs/ladders; work at heights
• Operate mobile equipment/cranes safely
• Physical tasks; lift up to 50 lbs
• PPE required
• Prolonged standing
• Rotating shifts
• Vision: 20/40+ (corrective lenses allowed); color and field of vision asrequired. Monocular vision requires medical clearance
• Hearing: 30 dB at 500–2000 Hz (aids allowed); one ear must meet standard. Sent for referral if requirements are not met