B Operator

ALKEGEN•New Carlisle, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Alkegen is a leading specialty materials company focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials, with over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 employees. The company offers dynamic career opportunities and is committed to innovation and environmental impact. The purpose of the B Operator role is to direct, set up, operate, and control electric arc furnaces and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture of ceramic fiber, ensuring desired product quality and quantity, maintaining productivity standards, and ensuring safe operation. Performance criteria include achieving plant, team, and individual goals related to efficiency, productivity, safety, attendance, and quality. This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and is also directed by the “A” OIC, maintaining constant liaison with various departments for shipping, production, reporting, quality, and safety. The B Operator also coordinates the efforts of other “B” Operators and is expected to embody Alkegen Values: Grow, Be Bold. Move Fast. All Passion, No Politics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess basic math and reading comprehension skills.
Ability to learn and access information through computer data databases.
Must have working knowledge of all “B” Operator jobs as well as working knowledge of quality products.
Must serve in the training program and complete all requirements to become qualified as an “A” Operator.

Responsibilities

Directs, sets-up and controls a variety of auxiliary equipment related to the manufacture of ceramic fiber products, including slit/cut machines, baggers, fiber opener, carton erector, roll shredder, and other related equipment.
Monitors various product specifications to ensure desired results in product quality.
Prepares containers, packs and labels.
Operates power material handling equipment, including various types of forklifts and bobcat.
Prepares paperwork including production reports for each job order and packaging requirements for each job order.
Makes minor adjustments on equipment for weight and sizing.
Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems.
Assists in operation of automated material handling system.
Stages packaging and finished goods.
Has working knowledge of product quality specifications.
Works successfully in a team environment.
Directs and trains personnel of a lower skill set.
Maintains clean, safe, orderly workplace, and follows all existing fire and safety rules.
Must use small hand tools, perform repetitious bending, repetitious lifting of materials with the following weight range; bags 25-60 lbs, rolls 15-200 lbs.
Ability to learn and access information through computer databases.
Climbs ladders and stairs as needed.
Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning.
Drive Safety: Key contributor to departmental safety strategy in alignment with the Site Safety Strategy.
Own excellence in safety culture and systems.
Safety as our #1 focus.
Support other employees in removing barriers to drive safety improvements.
Participate in Safety Gemba (Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma) verifying safe behaviors, correcting physical hazards and validating adherence to policies).
Drive Quality: Collaborate with other employees to execute quality improvement initiatives.
Address necessary short and long term improvements to reduce customer complaints.
Key contributor to departmental Quality Control Plan using leading indicators such as Process Capability to ensure quality standards.
Own conformance standards to customer specifications.
Assist in the problem solving methodology to reduce variability in manufacturing processes and minimize process scrap.
All other duties as assigned.