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General Plant - Production

Kymera International
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Kymera International - Specialty Materials that Shape the Future

Production Operator I

The Production Operator has a key role within the Production Department, responsible for operating and monitoring automatic processing equipment to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing processes. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team to meet production goals. The operator will also maintain accurate records, perform quality checks, and adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Job Duties

  • Operate automatic processing equipment such as shot furnaces (copper melting furnace), shot dryers, thin layer furnaces (continuous belt furnaces), grinding mills, and blenders.
  • Utilize automated control boards to monitor and adjust variable criteria such as temperature, load, and atmosphere pressure.
  • Monitor control boards, read and interpret instruments, and make necessary adjustments to maintain prescribed specifications.
  • Record weights, perform simple calculations, and collect samples.
  • Work in Antimony and Cu-bond departments as needed.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), minimum of one-month related experience and/or training in industrial work environment. 1 year of prior experience in similar industrial environment preferred.
  • Must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts. Ability to operate forklift equipment and basic computer skills required.
  • Ability to read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, Job Safety Analyses, and Standard Operating Procedures. Comprehensive understanding of processes and control board monitoring points. Capability to act independently to prevent or minimize risks to product, self, or equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability (KSAs) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
  • Have a solid work behavior, be reliable to show up for work as scheduled, and show initiative to complete tasks
  • Complete interview, background review, and pre-employment, post-offer medical examination with drug screen

Kymera International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and we are committed to building a team where everyone feels respected and valued.

Kymera International is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law in the countries where we operate.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected needs, in accordance with applicable law.

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