Production Operator

Charleston, West Virginia

About the role

Your safety, health and well-being, and that of your colleagues and customers, matters to us. We operate in heavy industries where safety is the priority. Everyone is expected to stop any unsafe behavior, and you can always count on our full support in doing so. Together, we are committed to a safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Prepares production equipment for operation by making equipment setup adjustments; assisting with equipment changeovers.
• Read and interpret charts, drawings, and blueprints.
• Determine product specifications such as dimensions, tolerances, and number of parts to be ground.
• Collect and assemble required products.
• Documents production and production process by completing production logs; noting the receipt, flow, and return of materials; noting bins, racks, deliveries, move tickets, and log sheets.
• Maintains quality standards by conducting first-piece and line-clearance inspection; completing production control charts; analyzing recordings and statistics; making equipment adjustments.
• Maintains production line operation by solving production process problems; making equipment adjustments; reporting production and quality data; reporting decisions made; referring questions to the supervisor.
• Maintains production operations by following policies and procedures (equipment, raw and in-process materials, and finished goods); reporting needed changes.
• Observe machine during operation.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to FLSmidth safety procedures and regulations.
• As part of job enrichment, and at the company’s discretion, cross-training in other areas will be provided.

Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints.
• Must have the ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must have knowledge of health and safety requirements including but not limited to fire hazards, compressed gases, electrical, chemical, and mechanical devices.
• Computer skills: ability to use the computer for time-tracking purposes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to fumes and may at times be required to wear a respirator.
• The employee will occasionally work at heights using the correct PPE.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically associated with a manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation, and stay connected globally.