Machine Operator - Conversion - Night Shift

Overview

Starting pay at $18.00 an hour $1.00 Shift Differential, running a 6:30pm-6:30am Monday-Wednesday/Monday-Thursday schedule.

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.

At Kingspan, we're on a mission to improve building performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and the environment. Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment’s carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years!

What makes Kingspan Insulation special is our ability to blend the advantages of a multinational corporation with the close-knit ambiance and personal relationships often found in smaller businesses. Our work culture is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming, creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages teamwork. As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to a host of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive Compensation Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. In addition to competitive base pay, our employees have opportunities to earn bonuses, recognizing their contributions to our shared success.
• Generous Retention Bonus: We offer an incremental retention bonus of up to $2,000 to new employees as a token of our appreciation for joining our team and to recognize and retain talent as you grow with us.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being. From the moment you join Kingspan Insulation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft protection. We understand the importance of financial security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan, which includes a 6% company match, and an additional 2% annual contribution, ensuring your retirement savings grow steadily.
• Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential. At Kingspan Insulation, we promote a work schedule that provides ample time to enjoy life outside of the workplace.
• Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success. With well-defined growth plans in place, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your responsibilities, broaden your skillset, and advance within the company as we continue to expand.

This position is responsible for operating the process lines and other equipment, ensuring quality and consistency of product in the extrusion area. Conversion operators are responsible for performing quality checks and minor maintenance of process lines and other equipment.

Embark on your journey with Kingspan Insulation, where your career will flourish, and your contributions will be celebrated.

Join us, and together, we'll build a brighter and more sustainable future.

Key Duties Include

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.  

1. Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.

2. Operates process lines and other equipment as necessary and performs minor maintenance tasks.   

3. Measures product quality properties, inputs data into SAP, takes corrective action to maintain quality within specification. 

4. Assists Line Lead or Area Leader in performing mechanical repairs. 

5. Performs product changeovers, refers to the appropriate documents to verify correct changes have taken place and completes necessary paperwork. 

6. Makes necessary adjustments to the lines, ensuring quality of product.   

7. Assists other operators as needed. 

8. Removes and grinds scrap from rolls and gaylords. 

9. Notifies Area Leader/Shift Supervisor and/or maintenance of all equipment/process problems. 

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar job/environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability. 

Must be able to: 

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team-based environment. 

• Flexible Scheduling: Work twelve (12) hour shifts and overtime as needed. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Follow directions and maintain positive relationships with colleagues. 

Language Skills: 

• Reading and Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals. 

• Writing Skills: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).   

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Certificate/License: Must have forklift operator license at time of hire/transfer or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer into job. 

Competencies:  

Adaptability 

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Adaptability supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency. 

Customer Orientation 

Placing the appropriate priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Customer Orientation supports our business driver of Increasing Financial Performance. 

Decision Making 

Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with facts and optimizes probable consequences. Decision Making supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency. 

Earning Trust (Establishes Credibility for Earning Trust) 

Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity, communicating transparently, and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them when faced with challenges. Earning Trust supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture. 

Managing Work 

Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Managing Work supports our business drivers of Executing a Competitive Strategy and Driving Efficiency. 

Teamwork 

Working cooperatively in partnership with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Teamwork supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture. 

Health & Safety 

The ability to autonomously apply and adhere to health and safety protocols, contributing to the creation of a safe and secure work environment. Individuals with this competency are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting health and safety practices within their scope of work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all employees.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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