Machine Operator (Windsor Locks, CT)
Company: Ahlstrom
Location: Windsor Locks
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Ahlstrom is seeking *Micrex Operators* to join its overnight
production team at its *non-union* paper mill in *Windsor Locks,
CT*. In this position, you will be responsible for the micrexing
(creping) of medical grade paper, achieving a high standard of
workmanship and timely completion of shop orders at the lowest unit
cost. The position is responsible for housekeeping within their
workspace and must comply with any and all safety rules and
regulations.*Schedul*e: In this position, you will work
*overnight*, approximately 42 hours/week. The position is also
*required to work every other weekend*.*We Offer:* A full rate of
$31.25 once training is completed and certification obtained,
$20/hour to start, and $24/hour after 50% completion of the
training program $0.30 per hour 2nd shift differential, $0.46 3rd
shift differential Immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employer matching 401(k) Bonus compensation through our North
America Hourly Bonus program Double-time pay on 11 paid
holidays*Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities* Set up,
operate and control the micrex process. Break in main rolls when
required. Thread line for micrexing, adjust slitters, and adjust
settings to control process. Meet production and quality standards
for micrexing. Ensure accurate data entry into AS400. Ensure the
quality of production by performing workmanship audits, attributing
inspections, and meeting specification standards as required. Read,
understand, and follow Process Maps, work instructions, slitting
instructions, customer item directory, QA dispositions, inventory
identification tickets and any other instructions. Physically
control the movement, loading and mounting of manufactured rolls of
paper for processing. Understand and comply with general,
departmental and job specific safety rules, as well as the Site
Safety Plan. Comply with all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Correct
or identify any unsafe act or conditions to his/her supervisor.
Responsible for reporting any mechanical defective parts or
malfunctions to supervision and submit work orders as needed.
Communicate daily process related problems to supervision and at
shift change; i.e. waste, maintenance, trials and recommend
corrective action. Understand maintenance requirements of machinery
and generate work orders for required maintenance. Operate packing
support equipment; cranes, upenders, lift tables, hand trucks, etc.
as required. This position is additionally responsible as part of
the manufacturing flexibility program to cross-train and be fully
qualified to work in an at least one other alternate position
within the manufacturing operation. Temporary assignments to
alternate workstations may be required to meet production
demand.*Minimum Occupational Requirements:* A minimum of 1 year of
experience as a machine operator is required High school diploma or
GED required Must be computer literate Must have proficient basic
math skills Must be able to read, speak, and write in English Must
be able to work independently with minimal supervision Must be able
to upgrade job skills through participation in periodic training
programs as available. Must be willing to provide on the job
training for crewmembers Must be physically and mentally able to
perform similar job functions in other areas*Physical Occupational
Requirements: * Must possess the ability to see, hear, talk, sit,
stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle controls Must be able to
lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and complete tasks that require
difficult positioning. Ability to step and bend in between machine
rollers. Ability to step onto and work from a catwalk. Must be able
to step and bend between machine rollers, carry and mount slitter
assemblies onto machine dovetail to setup and thread machine.
Exposure to dust, vibration, chemical, temperature variation and
sharp cutting equipment. Protective equipment is required. Ability
to work carefully around potentially dangerous machinery. Must be
physically able to operate a lift truck and overhead crane/hoist
High manual dexterity, close sustained visual attention. Must have
high manual dexterity and sustained close visual
attention.*Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* Equal
opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly
bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or
harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our
company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying
disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law.*About Us. *Ahlstrom is a global leader in
combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose
is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable
World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty
Materials Company for all our stakeholders.We serve five growing
and distinctive end markets, which form the basis for our five
divisions: Filtration, Food & Consumer Packaging, Healthcare,
Building Materials, and Technical Materials.Our net sales in 2023
amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.Learn
more at www.ahlstrom.comJob Type: Full-timePay: $31.25 per
hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee
assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance*
Health savings account* Life insurance* On-the-job training* Paid
time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 12 hour
shift* Overnight shift* Overtime* Rotating weekendsApplication
Question(s):* Are you willing to work overnight, every other
weekend, and OT as required?* What are your hourly pay
requirements?* Why are you interested in this opportunity?Ability
to Relocate:* Windsor Locks, CT 06096: Relocate before starting
work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble
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