Job Openings: Process Operator

ALTANA•Schenectady, NY

24d

About The Position

The Process Operator sets up, operates, and assists with processing and fabrication equipment used on a variety of insulating materials. Equipment includes coating, pressing, treating, slitting, sawing, sanding, molding, shaping, orienting, oven, and boiler equipment. The role may also involve operating equipment normally handled by a lower-rated operator and setting up shears and punch presses for lower-rated operators. The Process Operator may direct one helper, and occasionally two. Using schedules, batch cards, standing instructions, and process documents, the operator obtains and prepares materials, sets up equipment, and operates machinery to slit, sand, mold, form, coat, bake, dry, and otherwise process insulation materials. The operator monitors production, checks materials and finished products for defects and suitability, conducts or arranges tests, and adjusts operating conditions as needed to meet requirements. The role also includes routine equipment cleaning and maintenance, orderly handling of materials and facilities, and compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, safety procedures, and production documents.
Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Willingness to work shifts, including nights or weekends, as needed.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and assist with processing and fabrication equipment used for insulating materials.
Operate equipment such as kiss coaters, presses, treaters, slitters, saws, sanders, molds, shapers, orient machines, ovens, and process boilers.
Set up shears and punch presses for lower-rated operators and occasionally operate equipment normally handled by a lower-rated operator.
Direct the activities of one helper, and occasionally two.
Obtain, prepare, weigh, and mix materials; supply equipment by setting up drums and pumps, mounting rolls, setting valves, and filling troughs.
Set up equipment by adjusting gaps, leveling rolls, setting speeds and temperatures, threading materials, positioning charts, setting tensions, and positioning dies.
Operate equipment to slit, sand, mold, form, mix, coat, bake, and dry materials, following schedules, batch cards, process sheets, and instructions.
Monitor operations and adjust tensions, temperatures, pressures, speeds, feeds, rolls, and other settings as needed.
Inspect materials and products for defects and suitability; test products or send them to a laboratory for testing, then make adjustments as required.
Start auxiliary ventilation and vacuum systems and interleave additional materials when required.
Assist with loading, setup, operation, and unloading of more complex equipment under the direction of a higher-rated operator.
Keep equipment, materials, facilities, and work areas orderly; perform routine cleaning and equipment maintenance.
Follow safety and quality requirements and exercise care in the use of equipment and materials.