Line Operator II

Line Operator II – Overview

We are looking for a Line Operator II to set up, operate, and control a variety of process and auxiliary equipment related to the manufacturing of ceramic fiber and its products at ALKEGEN
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Alkegen combines two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create an innovation‑driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of more than 9,000 professionals, we are uniquely positioned to impact the environment in meaningful ways. We offer dynamic career opportunities across production, engineering, sales, and leadership.

• Operate various equipment to meet daily key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Safety, Quality, and Production Rate.
• Follow written work instructions for chemical solution batching, adjustments during processing, and transfer between process tanks.
• Complete record sheets during process chemical batching.
• Monitor equipment and conduct minor repairs as required.
• Perform quality checks per QA work instruction as needed.
• Handle materials, including finished goods packaging, shipping/receiving, raw material storage, and maintain orderly racking.
• Execute minor mechanical adjustments to support manufacturing.
• Disassemble, assemble, and clean equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues to assist maintenance and engineering staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workplace.
• Provide relief for other areas of production.
• Use tools and equipment such as computers, forklift trucks, wet scrubbers, furnaces, hand tools, tape guns, stretch wrappers, and power washers.
• Comply with all federal, state, local, and company rules and regulations on Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.
• Maintain Alkegen's highest level of safety standards, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and acts.
• Embod y Alkegen's core safety principles, including The Seven Safety Absolutes, use of PPE, and Safe Standards of Work.
• Champion safety in the workplace each day.

• High school diploma or equivalent, associate degree, or other post‑high‑school training plus 2‑4 years of proven batching experience in manufacturing.
• Prior chemical operator experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and access information through computer databases.
• Experience reading and interpreting simple gauges.
• Follow work instructions and provide feedback for improvements.
• Willingness to work a 12‑hour continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off from 7‑7 rotating days/nights).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment such as forklift, computer, wet scrubber, furnaces, hand tools, tape gun, stretch wrapper, and power washer.

• $25.08 per hour.
• Pay may vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include additional elements dependent on the position. Details of benefit plans will be provided upon offer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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