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Production Operator (1st shift)

ALKEGEN
Columbiana, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
Job Requirements

"Apply today—qualified candidates receive immediate interview scheduling options."

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. Come grow with us!

Shift

  • 1st shift - Mon - Thurs 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM EST (4 - 10s schedule)

Pay Range

  • $16 - $18 per hour (Basis experience and interview results)

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Production ERP (Synchoro), Access, and complete necessary data entry
  • Set gauge pins accurately and according to work instructions
  • Read blueprints and tape measure accurately
  • May be trained to act as forklift operator or other powered equipment handler.
  • Cast products to company specification and review quality
  • Operate all equipment to perform job correctly and safely
  • Load tunnel oven
  • Complete batching as needed
  • Inspect, clean dies and related equipment at least daily
  • Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
  • Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
  • Take measurements to verify product quality as needed
  • Verifies measuring instruments (for example: gauges, calipers, and micrometers, etc.) are in proper working order.
  • Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines as needed
  • Communicate suggestions for continuous process improvements
  • Always maintain a safe work environment.
  • Train new operators as needed
  • Report any issues to supervisor or lead operator
  • Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
  • Follows work orders to customer and other specifications to ensure the proper process is followed
  • Other duties as assigned
  • These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Must be able to work in noisy environments
  • Must be able to work extended hours when required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required
  • Ability to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material
  • Ability to follow written instructions.
  • Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and maintain a positive attitude
  • Basic math skills
  • Highly motivated

Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma a plus.
  • Job training for this position is provided

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class

Salary : $16 - $18

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