General Plant Operator

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Pyrotek is a global leader in high-temperature materials, impacting industries worldwide. From safer, more energy-efficient transportation to lighter, stronger beverage cans, Pyrotek’s innovations improve everyday life. Join a team that creates, improves, and innovates the materials and systems behind modern manufacturing.

About the role

The General Plant Operator performs various tasks within a warehouse environment to ensure seamless and efficient operations, including saw operations, basic assembly and repair work, and loading, unloading, and transporting materials within or near the warehouse, plant, or worksite. This role also assists CNC Operators/Machinists as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently execute tasks assigned by plant leadership, including production, assembly, shipping and receiving, and transportation.
• Set up and operate vertical and horizontal band saw equipment by:
  • Unpacking and inspecting internal and customer-supplied products.
  • Loading raw material manually or with a hoist.
  • Verifying settings by measuring positions.
  • Conducting first-piece inspections to ensure quality control adherence.
• Perform warehouse shipping and receiving operations by:
  • Loading and unloading materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, power hoist, or forklift.
  • Counting and recording units of material moved using a bar code scanner, and reporting inventory discrepancies.
  • Conducting visual quality checks of incoming and outgoing parts/shipments.
  • Properly storing inventory, attaching identification tags or labels, or marking information on boxes, crates, and containers.
  • Coordinating and monitoring on-time shipment of warehouse parts.
  • Verifying and documenting incoming and outgoing freight versus packing list/bill of lading.
• Perform general manual labor tasks, including the use of hand and machine tools for assembly, construction, repair, grinding, sanding, cementing, wrapping, painting, and laminating.
• Safely move raw materials and finished products using fork trucks, hoists, and slings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/TASC).
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or shipping environment preferred.
• Experience with saw operations and/or welding is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of hand and machine tools (e.g., razor knife, staple gun, pneumatic drill, chipping hammer, hand saw).
• Ability to handle materials manually with hoists, slings, fork trucks, etc.
• Ability to operate bar code scanners.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods, bend, reach, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or feel.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Must communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person, and in writing.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with moderate background noise, natural and artificial light, and exposure to ambient or controlled work temperatures.
• Non-climate-controlled areas; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.
• Hardworking surfaces for standing and walking.

Pay

The hourly range for this full-time position is $17–$20. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus or benefits.

Benefits

Pyrotek offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a full summary of benefit offerings, visit the company’s benefits page.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.