Ngc Technician/machine Operator - Windsor Locks, United States - Ahlstrom

Ahlstrom
Ahlstrom
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Windsor Locks, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
Ahlstrom in Windsor Locks, CT is seeking an NGC Technician.

This position is an integral part of a team responsible for the safe and efficient operation of its key processes.

Technicians are primarily dedicated to either the Spunbond or Film line. The scope of the job includes all steps in production from raw material through to finished product.

Technicians are rewinding machine operators responsible for monitoring product quality, the routine maintenance of the production lines, and entering production data using a computer.


The position works
12-hour shifts (from 5:30 -5:30), and it rotates between day shift and night shift on a
4x4 schedule.

(4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off)

We Offer:

-
$29.04/hour once fully trained,
$20/hour starting training pay
- $0.30 per hour rotating shift differential

  • 8.8% 12hour shift premium
  • Immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employer matching 401(k)
  • Bonus compensation through our North America Hourly Bonus program
  • Tech pay progression program
  • Doubletime pay on 11 paid holidays
  • Several opportunities for position and pay advancement

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:


  • Able to work in and promote a team environment.
  • Communicate effectively with Team members and counterparts on other crews.
  • Responsible for own safety and health and ensures that his/her actions will not jeopardize the safety and health of other employees.
  • Follow written or verbal instructions.
  • Develop skills to a minimum of Technician Level II status.
  • Participate in the development of documentation.
  • Familiar and compliant with the Site Emergency Action Plan and Fire Alarm Action Procedures.
  • Understands and complies with the general, departmental, and job specific safety rules, as well as the Site Safety Plan at Ahlstrom. Completes all Lock-Out/Tag-Out and confined space procedures, including proper entrance procedures to all PRCS. Corrects and identifies any unsafe act or condition to the Team Leader.
  • Follow procedures outlined for startup of spunbond or film line. Set up the different process parameters for each grade as outlined in the Item Master.
  • Monitor material handling section to make sure that all materials are properly conveyed to the extruder (base resin, additives and pigments).
  • Responsible for removal, maintenance, cleaning and installations of extrusion equipment such as dies, feedblocks screws, spin pack etc.
  • Obtain expertise status in required percentage of line subsystems.
  • Monitor the quality of the product. If product does not meet specifications, work with appropriate production resources to identify and resolve root cause(s).
  • Ensure key product properties are evaluated to ensure product meets specifications.
  • Requires a working knowledge of Ahlstrom's computer system.
  • Understand packaging, labeling and storage of roll goods. Properly record production information (i.e. daily logs and control charts).
  • Comply with relevant departmental Work Instructions.
  • Recognize and maintain the desired level of cleanliness in his/her area of responsibility.
  • This position is additionally responsible as part of the manufacturing flexibility program to crosstrain and be fully qualified to work in an at least one other alternate position within the manufacturing operation.

Minimum Occupational Requirements:


  • High School or GED equivalent
  • Able to work independently with mínimal supervision.
  • Several years working in an industrial environment preferred.
  • Technical operating experience in a team environment preferred.
  • Experience in spunbond, film, or other extrusionbased processes preferred.
  • Leadership skills and strong desire to learn.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Forklift operation.

Physical Occupational Requirements:


  • Able to make decisions without precedence contact supervision on unusual situations.
  • Able to perform basic math functions.
  • Able to read and write English.
  • Ability to work a rotatingshift work schedule, weekend, holidays, and OT as required.
  • Manual handling up to 50 lbs.
  • High manual dexterity, close sustained visual attention.
  • Constant alertness; able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Continuous exposure to extreme heat.
  • Protective equipment required.
  • Able to climb catwalks and obstructed walkways when necessary to set up the machine in accordance with the instructions contained in the setting card.

Pay:
$29.04 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Onthejob training
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Overtime
  • Rotating shift
  • Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to work a 4x4 schedule rotating from days to nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays as requi
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