Manufacturing Operator

Air Liquide•Newport, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Newport, DE. This role supports the setup, operation, and maintenance of production equipment to ensure the safe and efficient manufacturing of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have a safety-first mindset and a foundational understanding of mechanical processes to monitor equipment, perform routine maintenance, and collaborate on resolving operational issues. Air Liquide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High School Diploma - G.E.D. or 10 years directly related manufacturing experience
Fluency in English, verbal and written
Good hands-on mechanical ability with a general knowledge of machines and tools
General knowledge of computer operation in an industrial environment
Self starter who can manage workloads with minimum supervision
Valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Military technical training

Responsibilities

Set up, operate and maintain production equipment
Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes and procedures to produce specific products according to our ISO 9001:2015 quality system
Install fixtures, tooling and other parts for production machine setup to produce products using a variety of materials, according to work orders and specifications
Align and adjust machine settings, and synchronize speeds on sections of machine to deliver material and construct product
Activate machinery and equipment, adjust set points to control machine functions, and observe operation of machine and product to detect and diagnose cause of faulty operation; report malfunctions to a supervisor or team contributor
Operate equipment in all areas of the plant, performing tasks required to build the product and prepare it for shipment worldwide
Keep machinery and equipment clean, replace worn parts and perform preventive maintenance as required
Record product information on data sheets or computer database to complete work order
Move material to work area and load into machine for processing
Inspect product, setup and adjust manufacturing equipment
Inspect incoming materials and parts from warehouse as per inspection procedures as needed
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure
Monitor gauges, dials and other indicators to ensure that equipment operations conforms to production or process standards
Support the training or cross-training of operators that are new to the work area
Become fully trained and follow all safety procedures for the operation and use of equipment
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Assure proper disposal of waste materials
Contribute actively to safety improvement programs
Comply with all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance and proper on the job conduct