Refrasil/Silica Operator – High-Temp Materials

Fmi Industries; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,128 - 40,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days PTO

10 paid holidays

Job summary

FMI seeks a Refrasil / Silica Operator – 1 to join our Silica Carbon Team at our Winston-Salem, NC facility. The role involves safely operating production equipment, monitoring product quality, and maintaining records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will process high-temperature treatments and support continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of manufacturing or related experience preferred.
• Safety-focused with ability to follow procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment operation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Process glass yarns, fibers, and cloth through chemical and thermal operations.
• Handle chemicals safely, following safety procedures.
• Operate and monitor leach lines, tank farms, and support systems.
• Perform high-temperature oven treatments and carbonization.
• Set up, start up, and shut down production equipment.
• Monitor material flow between production and warehouse areas.
• Conduct quality inspections and logs.
• Prepare production reports and quality documentation.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Operate textile machinery and package finished goods.
• Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

FMI seeks a Refrasil / Silica Operator – 1 to join our Silica Carbon Team at our Winston-Salem, NC facility. The role involves safely operating production equipment, monitoring product quality, and maintaining records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will process high-temperature treatments and support continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year manufacturing experience.