The Manufacturing Production Technician/Operator is a strong team player that works in a flexible environment that may have him/her preparing for the production process, operating various machinery/equipment in the production process and/or removing finished product from production and storing or loading the product for shipment. The Production Technician performs his/her duties and makes decisions in a manner that ensures production schedules, quality and safety goals are being achieved. There are four areas of specialization for the MPT; furnace operation, maintenance specialist, lift truck specialist and general operations.
Responsibilities
- Loading, processing, finishing, and packaging of refractory materials.
- Set up and operation of equipment and machinery to support the production processes, and operating transport machinery to deliver materials to presses on the production line and finished goods into storage and/or trailers for shipment.
- Maintain the quality of the product by following set guidelines ensuring the product remains within tolerance established for customers. In addition, the Manufacturing Production Technician maintains a clean & safe work environment as well as maintaining professional working relationships with co-workers.
- Auditing and observing manufacturing process to ensure products meets or exceeds quality standards; owning Quality Control compliance for assigned working area and keeping appropriate logs.
- Operating and programing furnaces, scales and all packaging equipment.
- Performing preventative and minor maintenance repairs to all process and packaging equipment.
- Operating transport machinery to deliver materials to all parts of the processing/packing operation; operating lift trucks to transport materials throughout the plant and to load shipments.
- Transferring bag/supersacks.
Requirements
- Requires high school diploma
- Basic computer skills: ability to enter data into a computer and navigate software; MS Office experience a plus
- Previous forklift experience preferred
- Strong reading and math comprehension
- Understanding of basic safety/OSHA standards
- Mechanical aptitude
- Requires interpersonal skills in dealing with coworkers, contractors and vendors
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Requires more than 2/3 of time reaching climbing/balancing; standing, kneeling, crawling speaking/hearing; and less than 1/3 of time sitting,
- Requires lifting up to 100 pounds 1/3 of time.
- Requires accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.
- Requires 2/3 or more of time working near moving mechanical parts and less than 1/3 working in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and/or in extreme heat.
- Requires exposure to very loud noise.
About Us
HWI, a member of Calderys
HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States.
With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.
We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.
For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
