RedKote​/SilKote Machine Operator

Washington Mills, 20 N Main St, North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Red Kote/Sil Kote Operator

Position type:
Full time, Hourly

Pay Range : $24.75 - $27.75 per hour, based on experience

Overtime:
Occasionally required on Fridays simplifies as needed

Location:

North Grafton, MA

Ask Yourself This…

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team‑centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process‑integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in North Grafton, MA!

What You’ll Do

The Red Kote/Sil Kote Operator will be directly involved in the monitoring and operation of several pieces of crushing and grading equipment. This position will work with various sizes of abrasive grain throughout the plant.

The Red Kote/Sil Kote Operator will work with and directly report to the Production Foreman. This position is first shift:
Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm with occasional overtime required on Fridays.

• Put grains into containers for customer shipment or store in one of several warehouse locations throughout the plant
• Operate plant equipment, such as but not limited to fork truck, electric chain hoist, mixer/blender, and rotary kiln
• Perform basic tests and inspections of finished products
• Fill, transport, palletize, stack, and organize drums, super sacks and bags of abrasive grain

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; certifications or higher education a plus
• Be willing to work safely/internally while meeting daily production targets
• Understand quality requirements and communicate with supervisors when needed
• Operate a gas fired rotary kiln
• Prepare chemical mixtures with use of charts
• Monitor production line for evidence of mechanical failure, product contamination and other hazards
• Handle drums, super sacks, and bags of abrasive grain through various methods: manually, with powered lift devices, with motorized pallet jacks and with forklift
• Have the ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing production demands
• Understand how to perform preventative maintenance (PM) and perform basic repairs on equipment
• Be able to speak, read, and write English (Spanish is a plus)
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand/walk up to 10 hours
• Perform various duties as needed to support Washington Mills

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro‑fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.

Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business Ottoman today, and we are a proud community of hands‑on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North America and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply Amish

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by Imagine applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We do not evrops discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Washington Mills, 20 N Main St, North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States of America