B Operator

Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.

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The purpose is to direct, setup, operator, and control electric arc furnaces and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture of ceramic fiber to ensure desired product quality and quantity; to maintain productivity standards and to ensure safe operation.

The performance criteria for this position includes the successful achievement of plant, team and individual goals, relating to efficiency, productivity, safety, attendance and quality.

This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, but is also directed by the “A” OIC. This position maintains a constant liaison with the Shift Supervisor, and “A” OIC other “A” Operators, “B” Operators, Quality Assurance, Production Control and Shipping in all matters of shipping, production, reporting, quality and safety. This position also coordinates the efforts of “B” Operators.

The incumbent will perform duties while living the Alkegen Values;
Grow, Be Bold. Move Fast. All Passion, No Politics.

• Furnace operation (80% of the day):
  Directs, sets-up and controls a variety of auxiliary equipment related to the manufacture of ceramic fiber products, including slit/cut machines, baggers, fiber opener, carton erector, roll shredder, and other related equipment.
• Monitors various product specifications to ensure desired results in product quality.
• Prepares containers, packs and labels.
• Operates power material handling equipment, including various types of forklifts and bobcat.
• Prepares paperwork including production reports for each job order and packaging requirements for each job order.
• Makes minor adjustments on equipment for weight and sizing.
• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems.
• Assists in operation of automated material handling system.
• Stages packaging and finished goods.
• Has working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Works successfully in a team environment.
• Directs and trains personnel of a lower skill set.
• Maintains clean, safe, orderly workplace, and follows all existing fire and safety rules.
• Must use small hand tools, perform repetitious bending, repetitious lifting of materials with the following weight range; bags 25-60 lbs, rolls 15-200 lbs.
• Ability to learn and access information through computer databases.
• Climbs ladders and stairs as needed.
• Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Key contributor to departmental safety strategy in alignment with the Site Safety Strategy.
• Own excellence in safety culture and systems.
• Safety as our #1 focus.
• Support other employees in removing barriers to drive safety improvements.
• Participate in Safety Gemba (Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma) verifying safe behaviors, correcting physical hazards and validating adherence to policies.

• Collaborate…