Aging Extraction Operator Night Shift

Company Overview

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. Our aerogel technology enables customers and partners to achieve objectives around resource efficiency, e‑mobility, and clean energy. Aspen’s Pyro Thin products help address thermal runaway challenges in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Our carbon aerogel initiative, Aspen Battery Materials, boosts lithium‑ion battery performance to extend EV range and lower costs. Readily valued by the world’s largest energy infrastructure companies, Aspen’s strategy is to partner with industry leaders to leverage our Aerogel Technology Platform into high‑value markets.

Our core values guide every interaction and decision:
We Do the Right Thing
, We are Problem Solvers
, We are Allies
, and We Drive Forward
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This Operator position is a fully trained Aging/Extraction Operator responsible for monitoring a continuous chemical process, creating batches, operating a computerized process control system, and maintaining records. The role requires forklift, hoist, and crane usage and is performed during a night shift (12‑hour shifts, 4‑days on / 4‑days off with overtime as needed).

• Maintain awareness and achievement of production goals.
• Perform duties in accordance with written instructions, procedures, and safety and environmental policies.
• Work with multiple chemical solutions in line with product requirements.
• Execute mixing operations accurately.
• Monitor plant equipment performance and process conditions using instruments, gauges, and meters.
• Complete required ongoing annual and job‑specific training on time.
• Communicate with engineering and maintenance staff as required.
• Record all required production data.
• Assess and respond to workplace hazards.
• Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety procedures; intervene professionally when necessary.
• Label or prepare disposal containers with exact contents and batch numbers.
• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment for transferring mandrels.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Maintain 6S and proper housekeeping.
• Escalate process deviations to Engineering and Management.

• Monitor the Aging and Extraction system via ABB HMI.
• Maintain process guidelines and cadence.
• Move MPCs and blankets via overhead electric cranes.
• Troubleshoot Aging and Extraction systems.
• Maintain extractor seals through cleaning and O‑ring replacement.
• Perform CIP on high‑pressure headers timely.
• Conduct top CIPs when required by process standards.

• Adopt Aspen’s core values.
• Internal cross‑training or prior crane experience required.
• Fork‑truck certification required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in different production areas and related equipment following a training plan.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts; 4‑days on / 4‑days off with overtime as needed.

• Stand, walk, sit, and use hand and finger dexterity continuously.
• Climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl continually.
• Exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, outside weather, and extreme heat or cold occasionally.
• Work in a noisy environment.
• Occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds.
• Use specialized equipment: forklift, hoist.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, PTO, 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional benefits. We…