Production Operator- Day & Night Shifts Available

Zoltek-Toray Group is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in St. Peters, MO as Production Operators in our Carbon Fiber Composite Intermediates facility. Our St. Peters facility supplies global products to wind turbine generators for renewable energy. Zoltek’s manufacturing of pultrusion materials is a key component of the wind turbine blades, which is critical to support the US energy infrastructure.

About the role

This is a full-time, on-site position in manufacturing/production. The role reports to a Foreman and involves setting up and operating equipment to process carbon fiber for composite products.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating equipment to process carbon fiber for composite products (pultrusion, etc.)
• Resin/polymer mixing, batch mixing
• Continuous feeding of batch carbon fiber into machine, inspecting product during production, and inspecting finished goods before shipment
• Restocking material
• Packaging, labeling, documentation of products
• Keeping equipment and work area safe, clean and organized, participating in safety culture
• Effectively communicating with shift superintendent, foreman, and co-workers

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or a GED is preferred
• Experience of 1 year or more in manufacturing or a factory environment; chemicals/plastics industry experience is a plus
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents, follow procedures, document information, communicate effectively with foreman and co-workers
• Ability to work in production environment; troubleshoot and take effective corrective action to resolve problems
• Willingness to maintain a safe and ethical work environment, and work as a team member
• Must be able to lift 25+ pounds overhead
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours
• Ability to lift, turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk
• Must be able to wear respirator (minimal facial hair)
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Work Environment

• Handling of carbon fiber causes moderate to severe itchiness
• Strong odors present
• Ability to wear a respirator (minimal facial hair required)
• Ability to wear Tyvek suit and work in moderate heat

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: Day shift (5:45 AM to 6:00 PM) or Night shift (5:45 PM to 6:00 AM) with a 7.5% differential for overnight hours
• Rotating schedule on a 2-week cycle: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating 36 or 48 hours per week)
• Results in a 3-day weekend every other week and some built-in overtime

Pay

Starting rate: $18.97 per hour, with opportunities for performance-based increases.

Benefits

• PTO and Sick Time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life insurance
• Fitness gym discounts
• Safety shoes discounts
• Prescription safety glasses discount
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account

This position requires passing a drug test and background check. Zoltek is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides a drug-free workplace.