Chop Operator - $21.50/hr Job at Zoltek-Toray Group
Title:
Chop Operator - PM Availability
Classification: Nonexempt/Full Time
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: St. Charles, Missouri, Missouri Research Park (MRP)
Date: 1/4/23
Job Summary: Zoltek-Toray Group is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as Chop Operators in our Missouri Research Park facility, located in St. Charles/Weldon Spring, MO. The schedule for this position is 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM or 7:45 PM to 8:00 AM, weeks alternating 36.25 or 49 hours (12.25 hour shifts, rotating on a 2 weeks cycle: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
Why work at Zoltek?
- Meaningful work: Zoltek has become the worldwide leader in rated capacity for producing carbon fiber by making low-cost, high performance carbon fiber through a proprietary continuous carbonization process. Using this knowledge, it is well within our power to truly open the floodgates of demand across a variety of industries. Another important characteristic of carbon fiber is its versatility. Carbon fiber has the ability to work with an assortment of different materials, including other fibers, plastics, metals, wood, and concrete. As a result of this versatility, it is impossible to postulate all of the potential uses of carbon fiber in maximizing performance and lowering life-cycle costs across a range of consumer and industrial products, and across all types of construction.
- Compensation: The starting rate for this role is $21.50 per hour with opportunities for performance-based increases!
- Work schedule: The Chop Operator will work 12.25 hour shifts. The night shift schedule is 7:45 PM to 8:00 AM. The work week is an alternating 36.25 or 49 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.
- Benefits: After 60 days of employment, Chop Operators are eligible for benefits, which includes paid time off, sick/emergency time, medical, dental, vision, 401K, various life insurance policies, gym discounts, safety shoe discounts, prescription safety glasses discounts, employee assistance programs, and various bonuses throughout the year. In addition, over 80% of employee healthcare benefit premiums are paid by Zoltek!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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 required
- Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and ethical work environment, work as a team member
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or a GED is required
- Experience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or a factory environment is strongly desired
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents, follow procedures, document information, communicate effectively with shift lead and co-workers
- Ability to troubleshoot and take effective corrective action to resolve problems
Work 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 dexterity
- Ability to lift, turn, bend, squat, kneel, reach, pull, walk or stand for periods of time
- Ability to tolerate heat and must be able to wear a dust mask and/or gloves as needed
- Ability to tolerate itchy material
- Ability to lift, push, pull, push 50+ pounds
- Ability to ascend and descend a flight of stairs several times per day
Zoltek 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.
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