Winder Operator-Base

Who are we?

AGY is a highly specialized manufacturer of precision ultrafine glass fiber reinforcements used in advanced composites. The Aiken, SC plant produces approximately 1,000,000 miles of glass fiber reinforcement per day and operates on a 24/7/365 schedule. We are an agile, flexible, small-batch manufacturer able to meet the diverse technical requirements of our global client base. Our engineers and scientists have reinvented ultrafine glass fiber reinforcement manufacturing with proprietary, eco-friendly processes. Most notably, many of our production processes qualify as zero carbon footprint activities and the Aiken site has reduced its carbon footprint by 88% since 2002.

The Job

Operates standard forming winding compliment to produce continuous product while auditing & notifying appropriate personnel of any quality & or equipment problems.

Why join our team?

• We are a fast moving, dynamic team that collaborates with each other in order to achieve success
• Work with an amazing team
• We are reshaping the industry and the way it thinks about glass fiber products for aerospace, thermoplastics, defense, electronics, and recreational uses
• $1,200 Annual Wellness Program and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits

Do these responsibilities describe what you do best?

•  Performs proper scanning procedure(s) while operating winding machine compliment.
•  Inspects doff tubes and handles any occurrences (including but not limited to, breaks, call-downs, package build, etc.). 
• Places tubes on to the forming tube carrier per nomenclature and tube color. 
• Audits and notifies appropriate personnel of any quality and / or equipment problems, writes and follows up.
• Operates computer utilizes various software programs to accomplish goals (including but not limited to process audits, maintenance requests, MES, etc.). 
• Acts as a team member and cooperates with Fiber Operator to achieve maximum efficiency (including but not limited to controlling down time, yardage, safety, quality, run ability, etc.). 
• Visually inspects, adjusts and replaces spirals and quick disconnect pull rolls. 
• Performs in line package weighing for yardage control. 
• Procures packing material from designated surge area. Visually inspects and ensures proper weight and packs (including but not limited to shippable forming packages, wet chop, etc.).
• Operates material handling devices (including but not limited to floor jacks, overhead lifts, etc.). 
• Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant 
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by Management.

Misc:

*Schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts

*Ability to stand for 12 hours

*Ability to lift 25 pounds, twist, bend and lift overhead on a consistent basis throughout the shift

You are a good fit if…

You are/have: 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment at least 1 year.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours a day.
• Learn quickly under fast paced production environment.
• Ability to work swing shift.
• Must be able to pass Work Keys Testing - (Workplace Observation 2 or higher, Workplace documentation 4 or higher, Graphic Literacy 4 or higher).
• Great communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ready to be a part of a successful team.
• Eager to build a career in an industrial manufacturing business.