Manufacturing Operator I - 1st shift (6:30am-3:00pm)

divh2Manufacturing Operator/h2pFor 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry./ppThe lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!/ppOur benefits offering include:/pulliChesterton Student Loan Repayment Program/liliBCBS Medical Coverage/liliDelta Dental/lili401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution/liliPTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes/liliVision insurance/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliShort-term disability and long-term disability insurance/liliHSA FSA options to cover additional medical costs/liliParental leave for moms and dads to be/liliHiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)/li/ulpA host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!/ppThis job can be described as:/ppAt Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. The Manufacturing Operator is a frontline manufacturing position responsible for producing our Mechanical Packing material. This job requires a combination of mechanical maintenance skills (utilizing machinery and various hand tools) physical laboring skills and quality skills. In this role, the employee should be able to operate a variety of equipment in a production/processing operation, measure and check raw materials to ensure product compliance, and maintain proper manufacturing records to comply with department regulations./ppJob Model: On-Site/ppAll fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense./ppHybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager./ppOn-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts./ppA typical day at work would include:/pulliAbility to operate a minimum of one work center within the first 3 months of employment./liliAbility to set up and efficiently run machinery following the appropriate process specifications and/or work instructions. Must be able to troubleshoot the machine and make minor adjustments as needed./liliMeasure and check raw materials or parts to ensure proper production./liliAbility to use basic hand tools such as cutting equipment, measuring equipment, weighing equipment and various other hand tools for operating equipment./liliMay be required to operate a computer to execute order inquiries and cycle count adjustments./liliAbility to cross train on at least one additional work center within the first 2 years in the position./liliWorks under direct supervision./li/ulpExperience you need coming into this job:/pulliAbility to make decisions based on a set of predetermined parameters./liliAbility to operate various machines./liliAbility to read, comprehend and follow written/verbal instructions and sequences of events./liliAbility to lift up to 75 lbs. manually on a frequent basis, uses supporting equipment when necessary./liliAbility to wear a respirator as needed./liliManual dexterity to handle small sharp and/or specialized tools./lili1-2 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred./liliAbility to operate a computer./liliAbility to work in a manufacturing environment./liliAbility to work under pressure and work well with others./liliAbility to multitask./li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/ppThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, turn, twist, reach with hands and arms and lift up to 75 lbs. Employee is occasionally required to sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Exposure to high noise and temperature levels. Ability to wear a respirator as needed./ppDisclaimer:/ppA.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/ppThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities./ppTargeted pay range: $20.00 - $21.00/hr. depending on experience/ppChesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($20.00 - $21.00/hr. DOE) is Chestertons good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered leveled positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicants skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a leveled based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview./ppHired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the companys performance./ppPlease note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the companys usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available./ppChesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window./ppAll of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability./ppChesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D/p/div