Tower Operator - Midnight Shift - Onsite

Varflex Corporation; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Varflex Corporation in City of Rome, NY, is seeking a candidate to operate and maintain a coating tower for scheduled orders. You will set up the tower, monitor curing and rewinding processes, and perform daily quality checks to ensure product specifications are met.

The role requires accurate record-keeping, basic math, color recognition, and the ability to work independently or in a team, while following safety protocols and maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient basic math skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to identify colors.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a tower.
• Responsible for tower set-up based on schedules outlined in Authorization to Produce documentation.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Calculate transmission speeds.
• Set-up coating application.
• Transport material from different departments.
• Obtain coating, dies, and coating tanks.
• Record information.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Basic math

Color vision

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tower operation equipment

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for order setup, coating, curing, and rewinding of all scheduled orders on a tower

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain a tower
• Responsible for tower set-up based on schedules outlined in Authorization to Produce documentation
• Perform quality control checks
• Calculate transmission speeds
• Set-up coating application
• Transport material from different departments
• Obtain coating, dies, and coating tanks
• Record information
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in a similar role preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high quality work
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficient basic math skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to identify colors
• Ability to read, write, and understand English

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and stand frequently
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally
• Ability to reach in front of, below waist level and above head level frequently
• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop and twist frequently
• Ability to use both hands to feel, finger, grasp and handle frequently
• Ability to climb ladders occasionally
• Ability to see and feel defects
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential function of this position

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Varflex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Varflex Corporation complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees or applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and Varflex maintains the right to amend the above general list of duties at any time with or without notice based on business need.

Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, New York State, and local laws and regulations.

Background checks and drug screenings will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and with the applicant's written authorization, where required by law.

The Company complies with all applicable employment laws, including New York State laws regarding lawful off-duty conduct and protections related to the use of lawful products outside of work. A positive test result for marijuana/cannabis will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment unless permitted by applicable law or required for the position.

Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements.

Salary: $18.60 per hour