Operations Technician II

Potters Industries Inc • Kingman, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician II sets-up, prepares, and monitors manufacturing machines/equipment pertaining to the furnace and/or grinding operation for the plant. This role involves performing safety checks, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The position requires the ability to perform all duties of an Operations Technician I and a thorough understanding of the equipment and process flow, including the impact of various operational parameters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 to 5 years Operational Experience with production machinery/equipment required
• 3 to 5 years of Manufacturing Environment
• 3 to 5 years forklift operations required
• Ability to use computer - Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word

Nice To Haves

• Post High School Technical School or College a Plus
• forklift certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates all processes in a safe manner and with HSE rules and regulations
• Performs all duties of an Operations Technician I
• Understands the equipment and process flow to include the impact of gas rates, draft and T-Air fans and has the ability to troubleshoot problems as they occur
• Safely performs start-up and shutdown of furnaces and related equipment
• Operates Furnace area equipment - furnaces, elevators, baghouses, screws, splitters etc.
• Assists maintenance and other personnel as needed
• Routinely monitors environmental conditions in the plant and takes appropriate investigative & corrective actions as needed
• Ensures compliance to environmental permits and Good Neighbor principles by monitoring baghouse emissions and other potential leak sources
• Completes daily dust collector emission inspections and records
• Communicates daily metrics such as lbs/thm and output rates to lead operator and management as needed
• Changes Drippings trays on furnaces
• Monitors incoming grains to furnaces
• Performs and records in process checks, interprets data, and makes necessary adjustments as needed
• Monitors furnace air transport systems to ensure beads are properly placed in Packaging Dept
• Ensures proper operation of the plant over-run system from Packaging Dept is operating properly
• Operates furnaces to desired rounds, gas and feed rates as required
• Assists the grinder operator in sifter screen change outs
• Maintains accurate logs and electronically documents furnace related data
• Assists maintenance on maintenance activities in the Furnace Dept
• Troubleshoots or diagnoses equipment issues in the Furnace Dept
• Monitors tank levels of incoming grains and finished beads
• Replaces feed hoses on furnaces as necessary
• Inspects furnaces for proper feed, stickers and hot spots
• Performs appropriate shift change communication to ensure the operation continuously operates safe and efficiently
• Participates on the Safety Committee on a voluntary rotating basis

Benefits

• Competitive Pay range based on experience and training
• Weekly Pay!
• Comprehensive Employer Supplemented Benefits, including Health, Dental and Eye-care that starts the 1st of the month after your first 30 days!
• Advancement Opportunities!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED