Manufacturing Operator
Company: Zoltek Corporation
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionZoltek, a subsidiary of Toray Group, is a
world leader in the research, development, manufacture and
distribution of industrial grade carbon fiber. Our mission is to
lead the commercialization of carbon fiber through our development
of a price-competitive, high-performance reinforcement for
composites used in a broad range of commercial products. Carbon
fiber-reinforced composites are remarkable in their performance
characteristics and properties that include high strength, low
weight, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and
electrical conductivity. Our target markets include wind energy,
automotive, offshore drilling, marine, infrastructure, and many
other diverse industrial markets. We currently employ over 1,500
employees at manufacturing facilities located in the United States,
Mexico and Hungary, and our sales and distribution network is
worldwide. Learn more at www.zoltek.com.Job DescriptionTitle:
Manufacturing Operator - $17/hr + PREMIUM PAYReports to: Production
ManagerLocation: St. Charles, Missouri (MRP)Date Posted:
5/18/2021Job Summary: Zoltek-Toray Group is looking for dedicated
individuals to join our team as Manufacturing Operators in our
Missouri Research Park facility, located in St. Charles/Weldon
Spring, MO.Why work at Zoltek?Compensation/Premium Pay: The
starting rate for this role is $17.00 per hour. For a limited time,
Manufacturing Operators are receiving an additional $1.50 per hour
premium for hours worked. Once the premium pay program has ended,
the employee's regular pay will revert to the standard rate, which
does not include the program premium.Work schedule: The
Manufacturing Operator will work 12 hour shifts. The night shift
schedule is 7:45 PM to 8:00 AM (7.5%-night differential included in
pay), day shift schedule is 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM. The work week is an
alternating 36 or 48 hours (12 hour shifts rotating on a 2 weeks
cycle: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) resulting in a 3 day
weekend every other week and some built in overtime. (Please
indicate your preference/availability for day or night shifts in a
message in your application.)Benefits: After 60 days of employment,
Manufacturing Operators are eligible for benefits, which includes
paid time off, sick/emergency time, medical, dental, vision, 401K,
various life insurance policies, Gold's Gym discounts, safety shoe
discounts, prescription safety glasses discounts, employee
assistance programs, and various bonuses throughout the year. In
addition, 80% of employee healthcare benefit premiums are paid by
Zoltek!Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Follow procedures to
ensure safety, quality and production of product.Inspect
size/quality of processed material; ensuring customer's
specifications are met.Remove boxes up to 50 pounds from processing
line, attach labels and complete necessary paperwork for inventory
control.Remove and package samples for Quality Control.Inspect
equipment and product for potential problems and report to the
supervisor immediately.Maintain equipment and work area - the areas
are to remain clean and free of hazardous obstacles.Wear required
personal protective equipment at all times; be knowledgeable of
safety procedures for work area.Communicate with team members,
supervisor and co-workers effectively.Document information and
complete paperwork as requiredAbility and willingness to maintain a
safe and ethical work environment, work as a team memberThe
Manufacturing Operator may be cross-trained and work in multiple
positions in the manufacturing process, operating various machines
including batch, scrip coating, chopping and milling machines or
textile machinery.Batch operation: Enter information into
programmable logic control panel keypad, read and document
temperatures, inspect batch interiors, follow a production schedule
to load and unload batch carbonization furnaces with fibers,
fabrics and yarns; wind carbon fiber fabrics/yarns.Scrim Coating
operation: Coating material, which comes from the batch operation
after carbonization, with a flame-retardant epoxy. Ensuring that
material is completely coated and dried. Wind finished material
onto cardboard cores.Chop operation: Feed continuous strands of
carbon fiber through chopper to be cut to length per customer's
specifications, monitor chopper to ensure correct operation of
equipment.Mill operation: Feed fiber into feed end of mill process,
monitor mill to ensure correct operation, inspect quality of
processed material, ensuring customer specifications are
met.Textile operation: Operate various types of textile equipment
for the manufacture of carbon fiber yarns and fabrics such as
stretch breaking, roving, winding and knitting machines in
accordance with Operating Procedure
Manual.Qualifications:Graduation from high school or a GED is
requiredExperience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or a factory
environment is strongly desiredAbility to perform simple
mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents, follow
procedures, document information, communicate effectively with
shift lead and co-workersAbility to troubleshoot and take effective
corrective action to resolve problemsWork 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.The work environment is not air conditioned and is HOT
and HUMID.Handling of carbon fiber may cause mild irritation. In
some cases, the dust may cause allergic skin reactions.Moderately
dirty because of materials and machinery handled.Excessive fly may
be present.Strong odors may be present.Physical Requirements:Good
finger and manual dexterityAbility to lift, turn, bend, squat,
kneel, reach, pull, walk or stand for periods of timeAbility to
tolerate heat and must be able to wear a dust mask and/or gloves as
neededAbility to tolerate itchy materialAbility to lift, push,
pull, push 50+ poundsAbility to ascend and descend a flight of
stairs several times per dayZoltek 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-timePay: $17.00 per
hourQualificationsAdditional InformationZoltek offers a competitive
pay and benefits package, including:Medical planDental
planPrescription drug benefitsFlexible spending accountsVision
insurancePaid Time OffHoliday payTuition assistance programShort
term and long term disability coverageEmployee assistance
programOptional life insurance 401(k) program.Application:For
immediate consideration for this position, please upload your
resume online by clicking on the "I'm Interested" button.
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