Production Operator I

1199 Micro Abrasives Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 51,806,025 - 64,758,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Well-being resources

Union benefits

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Ashtabula, OH is seeking a Production Operator to support manufacturing operations by running process equipment, producing and packaging products, and ensuring safe, efficient workflows.

The role requires hands-on daily plant involvement and strict adherence to procedures. Qualifications include 0–2 years in a manufacturing setting, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and comfort wearing full-face respirator PPE; familiarity with batch sheets and basic mechanical tasks

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow batch sheets, procedures, and work instructions.
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a full‑face respirator.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to assist with equipment cleaning and teardown.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assigned production equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Adjust operating conditions within approved limits to maintain performance and product quality standards.
• Obtain, record, and document processing data and production results as required.
• Perform product handling, packaging, sampling, and general labor tasks to support production activities.
• Identify, address, and report safety hazards, equipment issues, or process deviations.

Skills

Reading batch sheets

PPE compliance

Manual lifting

Basic mechanical aptitude

Production operation

Job description

Location

Ashtabula, OH

Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well‑being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$18.08 - $22.60

Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job‑related considerations permitted by law.

Role Overview

The Production Operator supports manufacturing operations by operating process equipment, producing and packaging products, and maintaining safe and efficient workflows. This role ensures production activities meet operational, quality, and safety standards. The position requires hands‑on involvement in daily plant operations and close attention to process conditions and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor assigned production equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Adjust operating conditions within approved limits to maintain performance and product quality standards.
• Obtain, record, and document processing data and production results as required.
• Perform product handling, packaging, sampling, and general labor tasks to support production activities.
• Identify, address, and report safety hazards, equipment issues, or process deviations.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written batch sheets, procedures, and work instructions.
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a full‑face respirator.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to assist with equipment cleaning and teardown.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial or chemical process equipment.
• Forklift or pallet jack operation experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety practices and hazard awareness.
• Experience participating in team‑based or continuous improvement activities.

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state or local law.