B Operator - FAB

Location: New Carlisle

Job Requirements

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Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to efficiently set up, adjust, direct, operate, and control various equipment in the production of fabricated ceramic fiber products, as well as related auxiliary equipment and duties; to ensure desired product quality and quantity; to maintain productivity standards; and to ensure a safe operation.

This position reports directly to the Fabricated (FAB) Products Supervisor but is also directed by the A OIC (Operator-In-Charge). This position maintains a constant liaison with the Fab Supervisor, the A OIC, other A Operators, B Operators, Quality Assurance, Production Control and Shipping in matters of production, reporting, quality and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Efficiently set up, adjust, direct, operate, and control various equipment in the production of fabricated ceramic fiber production, including:

* Cements & moldables - various mixers and blenders

* Caulking

* Foil back

* Modular blocks - modular block line

* Folding and pinning

* Tubes

* Blocks

* Fyre Wrap

* Special shapes & other

* Mix materials according to specifications and various products

* Control and adjust various systems and types of equipment to obtain desired results in product quality

* Operate power material handling equipment, including various types of forklifts and bobcat

* Prepare daily production schedule/reports in an efficient manner

* Make minor adjustments for weight and size

* Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems

* Prepare containers, packs, labels, and stores products

* Stage packaging and finished goods in an effective manner

* Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit good communication skills

* Direct and trains personnel of lessor skill

* Maintain clean, safe, orderly workplace and follows all existing fire and safety rules

* Must be able to identify quality products

Education:

* High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required

Experience:

* Previous manufacturing / industrial experience is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to navigate work instruction system (CEBOS)

* Capable of doing multiple tasks

* Organizational skills

* Good troubleshooting skills

* Strong technical/mechanical aptitude

* Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision

* Self-starter capable of operating independently

* Must be able to maintain expected quality levels

* Comply with all site required policies and procedures

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is required to execute the following:

* Withstand the rigors of a 12-hour shift

* Stand for approximately 95% of the time

* Bending, reaching, pushing and pulling when retrieving and moving various items

* Squatting / crouching when retrieving items, making equipment / product inspections, etc.

* Must perform duties requiring use of small hand tools

* Possible exposure to elements requiring the production of finished goods

* Must be able to perform detailed…