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Manufacturing Operator

Zoltek-Toray Group
Saint Charles, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025
Title: Manufacturing Operator ($21.93/hr)
Classification: Full time/Non-exempt
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: St. Charles, MO (MRP)
Date Posted: 2/26/25
Job Summary: The manufacturing Operator will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of production processes, safety protocols, and quality control measures.
Zoltek does not hire individuals who require sponsorship for employment eligibility in the U.S.
  • Work Schedule: The Manufacturing Operator will work 12.25-hour shifts. The night shift schedule is 7:45 PM to 8:00 AM (7.5%-night differential included in pay), day shift schedule is 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM. The work week is an alternating 36.25 or 49 hours (12-hour shifts rotating on a 2-week cycle: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) resulting in a 3-day weekend every other week and some built in overtime. (Please indicate your preference/availability for day or night shifts in a message in your application.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
  • Operate and monitor various types of Carbon Fiber manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production process.
  • Inspect size/quality of processed material; ensuring customer’s specifications are met.
  • Remove and package samples for Quality Control.
  • Remove boxes up to 50 pounds from processing line, attach labels and complete necessary paperwork for inventory control.
  • Inspect product for quality and adherence to specifications, throughout the process.
  • Accurately record production data and report any deviations or issues.
  • Maintain equipment and work area – the areas are to remain clean and free of hazardous obstacles.
  • Follow all safety and environmental policies and procedures, along with proper PPE requirements.
  • Continuously monitor machine performance to ensure it is running efficiently and make the necessary adjustments.
  • Operate equipment and perform all tasks in accordance with Safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Accurately complete all documents.
  • Perform additional duties as required to support production goals or address operational needs.

Qualifications:
  • Graduation from high school or a GED is required
  • Experience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or a factory environment is strongly desired
  • Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents, follow procedures, document information, communicate effectively with shift lead and co-workers
  • Ability to troubleshoot and take effective corrective action to resolve problems
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate machinery and assemble product

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 the job:
  • Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs from scale and properly close and seal for shipment.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Job involves lifting, turning, bending, reaching, pulling, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to operate a forklift is a plus, not required.

Work Environment:
The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations could be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The atmosphere contains airborne particles.
  • Work environment is hot and humid in the summer and cold in the winter.
  • Material is itchy.
Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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