Casting Operator

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

The Casting Operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the Casting table. This includes but is not limited to monitoring a continual chemical process, creating batches, operating a computerized process control system, taking measurements with various gauges, hoist use, and keeping/maintaining records individually and within a team-oriented shift environment.

How will you do it-

• Maintain awareness and achievement of production goals.
• Perform duties in accordance with written instruction and procedures and in compliance with safety and environmental training and policies.
• Be able to work with multiple chemical solutions consistent with product requirements.
• Perform mixing operations according to instructions and ensure accurate mixing of product.
• Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions utilizing various instruments, gauges and meters.
• Complete ongoing annual and job-specific training as required and on time.
• Communicate with engineering and maintenance staff as required.
• Monitor and record all required production data.
• Demonstrate awareness of existing workplace hazards and have the ability to assess and respond to potentially unsafe situations.
• Understand and commit to following all Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and practices and empowered to professionally intervene when required.
• Prepare proper labels or disposal containers with exact contents and batch numbers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 6S.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures

Why you are right for the job-

• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values -We do the right thing, We are problem solvers, We are allies and We drive forward.

• No prior experience or training is required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous production work experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical process or manufacturing company preferred.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills to understand detailed instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in different production areas and related equipment following a training plan.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts; 4 days on/4 days off with overtime as needed.

What to expect-

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Continually works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places
• Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 50pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Fork trucks, Hoists

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation.