Production Operator

SUMMARY OF JOB CONTENTS The Production Operator is an hourly position. Production Operators will be expected to understand and safely execute all duties as outlined in the Standard Work Instructions. In addition, this person will have responsibility for cleaning the winder area, handling and packaging fiber spools, periodic machine cleaning and other assignments as deemed necessary. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders and stairs and walk or stand for considerable lengths of time. KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES Performing all duties associated with operating a fiber line in a safe and efficient manner. Trainee level Performing all duties associated with packaging fiber spools in a safe and efficient manner. Work in and maintain a team culture and assist co-workers in performing tasks, as necessary. Keep winder spooling machinery clean and functioning efficiently. Monitor fiber quality and ensure spool size and size content meet customer specifications. Must quickly, safely and consistently respond to winder issues. Other necessary duties as assigned by Lead or Supervisor. Must wear and ensure co-workers wear badge and all safety required personal protective equipment for the position. Must properly maintain all equipment and tools; including but not limited to PPE, HCN monitors, radios, cleaning tools, knives, scissors and uniforms. Operator Perform all duties listed above. Must meet and maintain qualification status for all Production Operator Benchmarks as outlined in the Production Performance Assessment Training Curriculum. Assist in training of General Laborers and Operator Trainees. Operators must ensure proper techniques are used in key situations such as correcting wraps, splicing, etc. Must quickly, safely and consistently respond to production line issues. Senior Operator Perform all duties listed above. Assist in training of General Laborers, Operators and Operator Trainees Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Must be able to serve as a member of the wrap team. Conducts regular Shift Safety Inspections with building supervision. Expert Operator Perform all duties listed above. Assist in training of General Laborers, Operator Trainees, Operators and Senior Operators. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of department and work crew. Reviews and suggests changes to operating procedures. Suggests or initiates plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Trainee Must have and maintain an excellent safety and attendance record. Must be able to work rotating shift schedule. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must have good mathematical ability. Must be able to monitor fiber line process and react safely and quickly to process problems. Must be able to learn, comprehend and retain the information to become efficient at monitoring the product during packaging, ensuring finished product quality and troubleshooting equipment function. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Operator Must meet above knowledge, skills and abilities. Successfully completes benchmark testing for the Production Operator position. Must possess an overall knowledge of plant equipment machinery and be able to learn processes. Must be able to monitor fiber line process and react safely and quickly to process problems. Must be able to learn, comprehend and maintain the information to become efficient at monitoring the product during processing, ensuring finished product quality and troubleshooting equipment function. Senior Operator Must meet above knowledge, skills and abilities. 9 months of carbon fiber experience required. Must have knowledge of the Line Operating System and complete functionality from the Creel input through the Winders. Must successfully complete a knowledge review conducted by Management personnel. Expert Operator Must meet above knowledge, skills and abilities. 1 year of carbon fiber experience required. Must be able to troubleshoot using Lab Data and SPC charts. Able to work well on own without close supervision and make safe, efficient and effective appropriate level decisions. Must demonstrate knowledge through successfully completing Expert Operator benchmark testing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. Employees must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds and repetitively lift and carry 35 lbs and push or pull up to 60 pounds. Must be able to control and manipulate pallet lifting device. Must be able to prove ability to safely and efficiently manipulate CF material through winders/rollers. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is below OSHA required PPE levels but considered loud in some areas. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. RATE INFORMATION $22.05 - $25.73 + night and weekend shift differentials (2.50-7.50%) Opportunity to move up the ladder rapidly SCHEDULE 12 hour rotating shifts Nights/Days 7:00 - 7:00 BENEFITS SGL Carbon offers a competitive benefits package available to full-time regular employees. Medical with Prescription Drug Program Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Company paid Short and Long Term Disability Company paid Basic Life / Accidental Death and Dismemberment / Travel Insurance Employee Assistance Program Optional Life Insurance/AD&D for Employee and Dependents 401k Savings Plan with company match 401k Additional Company contribution after 1 year of employment Paid Time Off - Hourly Personnel - 72 hours annually; Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Eligibility to roll up to 40 hours from PTO and PSL banks to next year. Company Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays and up to 3 additional floating holidays based on hire date Our Promise: Convince us with your skills and strengths - in an experienced team, working on challenging tasks. With our leading-edge technologies and materials, you will have freedom to act and a wide range of development opportunities. Attractive remuneration as well as smart fringe benefits are part of our offer. SGL Carbon is a leader in the development and manufacture of products based on specialty graphite and composites materials. Using our comprehensive technology know-how and in close partnership with our customers, we develop intelligent and leading-edge solutions for the big issues of mobility, energy and digitization. SGL Carbon has more than 4,700 employees worldwide and 31 sites in Europe, North America and Asia, and a service network in over 100 countries. Publication Date: Mar 1, 2024 Location: