What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Equipment Manager position at Alpine Silica?
Job Details:
Plant Operator (Silica Plant)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
About Us:
Alpine Silica is a leading manufacturer of silica products. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to our employees.
Job Description:
The Plant Operator is responsible for operating machinery and performing general labor tasks in a silica plant environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate controls used in the production process or assist machine operators
- Perform general labor tasks such as plant clean-up, lifting and moving materials, loading and unloading trucks, digging and filling holes
- Ability to follow direction and complete tasks in a timely manner with or without close supervision
- Operate plant equipment utilizing PLC systems
- Communicate with shift leads and Production Superintendent as to any process malfunctions or irregularities
- Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance program and testing processes as required by the QA program and procedures
- Assist with plant maintenance and inspect for high wear and potential problems
- Assist maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance and repairs such as greasing, changing rollers, bearings and belt splices
- Other related duties as required
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- One to two years of general experience performing manual labor tasks
- Able to communicate effectively in English, using both written and spoken forms of communication
