Job Summary: Zoltek-Toray Group is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Batch Manufacturing Operators at our Missouri Research Park facility, located in St. Charles/Weldon Spring, MO.
This position requires availability to work rotating 12-hour (36hr/48hr) schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Correctly enter information into batch programmable logic control panel keypad.
- Read and document batch temperatures using an optical pyrometer and infrared unit.
- Inspect batch interiors between runs for damage and document information.
- Following a production schedule, load and unload batch carbonization furnaces with Pyron feedstock, fabrics and yarns utilizing a load fixture, lifting cradle and crane.
- Unstack product, pull samples and move to QC holding area using a pallet jack.
- Document information and assorted paperwork.
- Inspect equipment and product for potential problems and report to foreman immediately.
- Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.
- Be knowledgeable of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures, including emergency shut-down, power loss and evacuation procedures.
- Wind Panex and Pyron fabric.
- Cross train in other areas when time permits.
- Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
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
Work Environment:
The work environments characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- No climate control – temperature will be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
- Handling of carbon fiber material causes moderate to severe itchiness.
- Strong odors may be present.
- Moderately dirty because of materials and machinery handled.
- Excessive fly may be present.
- Employee will be exposed to plant environment, which contains noise, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
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:
· Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and move 50 lbs. or more with the aid of a cart.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, and crawl.
· Use of hand tools are frequently required, ability to use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
· There will be extensive material handling. This role will load- unload, band and prepare for shipping.
· Ability to tolerate heat and must be able to wear a bump cap, respirator, Tyvek suit, gloves, ear plugs, and other types of PPE as needed.
· Ability to tolerate itchy material.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.93 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Charles, MO 63304 (Required)
Work Location: In person