Production Operator I

Alkegen; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is a leading specialty materials company focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and insulation materials. We are seeking a production operator to set up and operate tools, follow work orders, ensure quality, and maintain a safe manufacturing area in Virginia.

Join a global team of over 9,000 professionals. You will perform hands-on tasks, adhere to procedures, and contribute to efficiency and safety across facilities, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred.
• On-the-job training provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Studies work orders and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
• Selects, places, and secures tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Observes each task to verify quality performance.
• Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
• Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
• May be trained to act as forklift operator or other powered equipment handler.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Always maintain a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as required or as assigned.
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned
• These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures

Skills

Follow written instructions

Safety protocols

Machinery operation understanding

Verbal and written communication

Team adaptability

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training preferred

Job description

Job Requirements Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
• Studies work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
• Selects, places, and secures tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Observes each task to verify quality performance.
• Verifies measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers are in proper working order.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
• Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
• May be trained to act as forklift operator or other powered equipment handler.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Always maintain a safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as required or as assigned.
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned
• These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Ability to determine whether machinery is working properly based on specifications for expectations such as fixtures, cutting speeds, or feed rates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Highly motivated

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma highly preferred.
• Job training for this position is provided

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.