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Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to direct, setup, operate and control electric arc furnaces and auxiliary equipment used in the manufacture of ceramic fiber; to insure desired product quality and quantity; to maintain productivity standards and to insure safe operation. The performance criteria for this position includes the successful achievement of plant, team and individual goals, relating to efficiency, productivity, safety, attendance and quality. Nature and Scope: This position reports directly to the Shift Advisor, but is also directed by the "A OIC." This position maintains a constant liaison with the Shift Advisor, the "A OIC" other "A" Operators, "B" Operators, Quality Assurance, Production Control and Shipping in matters of production, reporting, quality and safety. This position also coordinates the efforts of some "B" Operators. Major Job Functions and Tasks: *Furnace Operator (Averages 80% of workday): Directs, sets-up, operates and controls the SEF furnaces and auxiliary equipment in the manufacture of ceramic fiber. Has working knowledge of, and effectively performs, all startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown procedures of all furnaces. Makes all necessary adjustments on the equipment to ensure product quality and desired quantity. Tests finished product and enters results into tracking system. Reads and interprets various gauges and controls with respect to AC and DC power; steam; air (primary, secondary, incoming); and various water cooling devices for pyramid flow, orifice flow, forehearth, pot, electrodes and other devices. Operates automated raw materials handling and mixing system. Prepares production and downtime reports. Troubleshoots furnace operation for maintenance problems. Assists in replacement of spent furnace components. Maintains safe procedures of operation and observes existing fire and safety rules. *Needler Operator (Averages 20% of workday when occurs): Monitor needling machine to ensure the fiber blanket is running smoothly through the operation. Adjust as needed. Prepare needle boards. Assists in unloading of raw material rail cars. Works successfully in team environment. Directs, trains and instructs other plant personnel, as required. Maintains clean, safe, orderly work area. Product monitoring. Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning. All other duties as assigned. If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
