Casting Operator

What We Do

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What We Value

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships. Aspen’s CORE Values We Do the Right Thing We are Problem Solvers We are Allies We Drive Forward

What You Will Do

The Casting Operator is responsible for safely following procedures in Aerogel manufacturing processes to include chemical batch making, casting, rewind and solvent recovery as documented by Aspen Aerogels. This includes, but is not limited to, following all control plans and standard operating procedures, monitoring product quality, making technical decisions, problem-solving, adhering to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) practices and initiatives as well as effectively communicating across departments. Both day and night shifts available.

How Will You Do It

• Follow all safety procedures as required in a Class I Division I/II area.
• Continuously ensure the Production work area conforms to 6S and automotive customer requirements.
• Instill pride and ownership in work area/environment.
• Follow all RCRA requirements in conjunction with direction from EHS.
• Willing to be respirator certified.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Proficiency in all aspects of Sol Prep, 4th Stream, Casting, Rewind, Material Handling and Solvent Recovery operations including self-sufficiency in troubleshooting, maintaining, cleaning, and reporting.
• Maintains oversight of all casting table operations prioritizing safety, quality and continuous production through direct observation.
• Complete tasks as prescribed by the Master Task List/Clean Inspect Lubricate list.
• Works with team members to meet Production goals and quality expectations through leading by example; if issues present as a barrier to production performance, promptly escalate to Supervisor and/or Manager for resolution.
• Maintains oversight of all casting table operations prioritizing safety, quality and continuous production through direct observation.
• Participate in RCCRAs or RCIs as needed.
• Active preparation, communication, attendance and participation during operational and project team meetings. Provide timely feedback on issues and closure to assigned tasks related to your area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adopt and follow Aspen’s core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer and Innovation on both a personal and professional level.

Why You Are Right for the Job

• 2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, experience in a Class I Division I/II environment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, process or quality issues with team members to identify maintenance and/or improvement needs. In addition, escalate needs as necessary to ensure production continuity.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Fork truck
• Computer skills preferred: Microsoft Office Suite, ABB, Rockwell, SharePoint, Teams
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills to understand detailed instructions.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts; 4 days on 4 days off; overtime is required.
• Must be able to work holidays; 24/7 plant 365 days/year
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving capabilities.

What To Expect

• Physical Demands and Work Environment: Continually required to stand, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, continually works near moving mechanical parts, occasionally works in high, precarious places, continually exposed to outside weather conditions, continually exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather), continually exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals, continually exposed to outside weather conditions, continually exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather), continually exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• Additional remarks regarding work environment: Must be able to work in a continually dusty environment.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Hight Temp Oven/Turret System/Lift Table/Clicker Press/CNC Machine/Waterjet Machine/Slitting Machine/Forklift/Mokon Proficiency(For Lamination)/Mahlo Proficiency

Perks of Joining Our Team!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges. Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits. Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to abuttitta@aerogel.com or call and leave a voice message at (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message. For Our Rhode Island Applicants Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker’s Compensation.