Production Operator

Job Requirements

Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities:

• Make batches in mix tanks
• Utilize Production ERP (Synchoro), Access, and complete necessary data entry
• May be trained to act as forklift operator or other powered equipment handler.
• Load / unload mezzanine
• Load / unload dryers as needed
• Ensure cleanliness of tanks, pits, and drains as needed and follow safe protocols for this process
• May be required to assist casting department as needed
• Cleans equipment, maintains a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, and readies or puts away tools as assigned.
• Closely follows directions to operate machinery, hold or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on machinery.
• Take measurements to verify product quality as needed
• Verifies measuring instruments (for example: gauges, calipers, and micrometers, etc.) are in proper working order.
• Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines as needed
• Communicate suggestions for continuous process improvements
• Always maintain a safe work environment.
• Train new operators as needed
• Report any issues to supervisor or lead operator
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Follows work orders to customer and other specifications to ensure the proper process is followed
• Other duties as assigned
• These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, twist, lift, stand, push and pull material
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and maintain a positive attitude
• Basic math skills
• Highly motivated

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational school diploma a plus.
• Job training for this position is provided