Production Operator (1st shift)

Columbiana, Ohio

R12747

Job Requirements

Days of the week worked for these positions are Monday - Thursday/5am - 3:30pm Overtime as needed on Friday’s 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST

Pay rates range from $17.50 - $18.25

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:

· Set up and operates tools according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.

· Follow work orders, and other specifications to ensure proper setup sequence is followed.

· Selects, places, and secures tools, supplies, and equipment.

· Observes tasks to verify quality performance, conducts routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.

· Verifies instruments are in proper working order.

· Sets and adjusts equipment to regulate machines to maintain speed, output, and quality standards.

· Cleans equipment, maintains an area free from debris, and readies or puts away tools on machinery.

· Closely follow directions to operate machinery and tools.

· Reports issues to Production Leads or Supervisor.

· Performs other duties as required or assigned.

· Must adhere to all company policies and safety rules.

· Must be able to work extended hours when required.

· These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demand, equipment changes, and improved Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to follow directions.

· Ability to work a variety of roles and cross-train as needed.

· Highly motivated with desire to move from task to task as needed.

· Basic computer skills.

· Teamwork skills.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred, not required.

· Prior manufacturing experience preferred.

· Job Training is provided.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to work and stand for extended period, on concrete floors for 10-hour shifts.

· Ability to work in hot, wet, and humid environments.

· Physical Stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks.

· Must be able to work in noisy environments.

· Ability to lift 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.

If you are interested in being part of a world class production function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.

We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.

With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.

Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.