B Operator - FAB

Job Title

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.

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required

• Previous manufacturing / industrial experience is preferred

• 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

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 repetitive movement of hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 pounds periodically without assistance
• Work at varying heights
• Exposure to high heat and/or cold
• Clean work areas and maintain a clean work environment; perform 5S cleaning activities as required

• Control panels
• Ball mill
• Mixer
• Band saw
• Hoist
• Small hand tools
• Forklift
• Vacuum system
• Pinners
• Banders
• Fyre Wrap

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space of Alkegen.

Duties are performed primarily in manufacturing areas where compliance with applicable safety rules is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work near moving mechanical parts and exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is moderate.

Internal:
This position works routinely with all Alkegen personnel

External:
This position works occasionally with external vendors, visitors, suppliers, customers, and others

This position supervises no other.

· Comply with all department and site safety regulations

· Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

· Report all job-related illness and injuries per site safety…