Production Technician

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we're proud of it!

As one of the world's largest and most recognized graphite electrode manufacturers, we power the industries that keep our country moving. To continue that mission, we're looking for dependable team members to join our Extrusion Department where safety, teamwork, and precision drive everything we do.

This position is based at our Hickman, KY facility, with a starting hourly rate of $20.60. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for four quarterly bonus incentives and an additional annual bonus tied to overall business performance. This position must be willing to work varying shifts.

At Tokai Carbon, our people are our greatest asset and we believe in investing in them from DAY ONE!

Compensation & Benefits (Available On Day One)

• Full health benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for growth and promotion through cross‑training after 6 months in the role.
• Eligible for quarterly bonus incentives plus a fifth annual bonus tied to overall business performance.
• Education Assistance Programs, Monthly Wellness Reimbursements, and more!
  
  

Essential Functions

• Mechanical ability to operate and maintain equipment in good working condition and safe operation.
• Follow procedures on proper operation of equipment and job-related safety requirements.
• Participate as a team member to set and accomplish goals of the department and other team functions throughout the plant.
• Understand and follow Tokai policies and procedures.
• Recognize and troubleshoot daily operations problems.
• Update and maintain any required records or documents.
• Follows safety policies & procedures
• Assist in loading / unloading stock
• Load and unload stock on trailers.
• Work varying day shifts. Shifts may vary from 8-12 hours and days of the week worked may vary.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of safe forklift operation principles.
• Current forklift certification preferred; must have ability to become certified.
• Ability to work well without close supervision.
• Good attendance
  
  

Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent experience (generally 1 year or less related experience)
• General knowledge of computers.
• Ability to work various shifts, including nights and weekends
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a loud plant environment. This position will regularly be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is loud at times. This position does not require travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear, and regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and move or maneuver up to 100 pounds. This position requires close vision, the ability to adjust focus, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

TCGE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Selected candidates must be willing to consent to and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.