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Lead Operator
Unifrax I Buffalo, NY
$46k-58k (estimate)
Full Time 2 Months Ago
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Unifrax I is Hiring a Lead Operator Near Buffalo, NY

Job Requirements Alkegen is currently seeking a Lead Operator to work at our Pirson Plant located in Tonawanda, NY. The ideal candidates must be safety and quality orientated and be willing to work in a team orientated, fast-pace environment. We offer: A strong safety program. As an essential business we have numerous measures in place to help keep our employees safe and healthy. Benefits eligibility the first of the month following date of hire. Opportunity for Overtime 401(k) with Company match Safety Shoe & Glasses reimbursement Company provided uniforms Training and development What You Will Do In Your Role: In this role you will set-up, operate and control a variety of process and auxiliary equipment related to the manufacturing of ceramic fiber and its products. This role will also assist in testing basic quality, maintaining productivity standards and safe operations. Responsible for meeting of various operating equipment to meet daily key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Safety, Quality and Production Rate. Responsible for following written work instructions to set-up, operate and control process related equipment to safely manufacture ceramic fibers and products Complete hourly and daily process checks along with completing records of in process parameters. Monitor various product specifications to ensure desired results in product quality. Prepare paperwork including production reports and quality reports. Perform quality checks per QA work instruction as desired for operations. Perform material handling tasks as needed including finished goods packaging, shipping/receiving, raw material storage and maintain orderly racking of materials. Complete minor adjustments on process equipment to meet desired product quality. Troubleshoots equipment, process and quality issues to assist maintenance and engineering staff in resolving issues. Conduct minor equipment repairs as required. Complete minor mechanical adjustments to support manufacturing. Works well individually and in group settings with all levels of plant staff. Changing, disassembling, assembling and cleaning equipment as required. Assists Supervisors with leading and directing Line Operators for their assigned manufacturing line. Maintains clean, safe, orderly workplace(5S and Six Sigma knowledge desired). Responsible for training operators per work instruction in accordance with Alkegen policies Provide relief for other areas of production. Other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring To The Role: High school Diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree or other post high school training preferred (Prior chemical operator experience desirable.) The Lead Operator must have a working knowledge of Microsoft office, along with basic computer skills are required. Be able to learn and access information through computer databases Be able to read and interpret simple gauges. Follow work instructions and provide feedback for improvements. The individual must also be able to work a 12-hour, continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off from 7-7 rotating days/nights). Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Be able to bend, stoop, lift, squat, walk, and stand for up to 12 hours at a time. Tools and equipment used: Fork truck, computer, wet scrubber, furnaces, small hand tools, tape gun, stretch wrapper, power washer, etc. EEO Policy: Alkegen is an EO employer – Minorities/ Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$46k-58k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/20/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

03/08/2023

WEBSITE

unifrax.com

HEADQUARTERS

Tonawanda, NY

SIZE

500 - 1,000

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