Support Operator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

About The Role

We’re looking for a dependable and safety-focused Support Operator to join our production team. In this role, you’ll perform a variety of secondary operations to support manufacturing, ensuring products meet quality, safety, and production standards. You’ll operate a range of equipment, perform inspections, and help keep the production process running smoothly and efficiently. The Support Operator plays a vital role in helping the plant achieve its mission — producing high-quality products better, faster, and at the lowest cost — while maintaining a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate centerless grinders, Acme belt grinders, planers, table saws, automated flippers, and balers according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Read production schedules and order packs; prepare necessary materials and equipment ahead of runs to minimize downtime.
• Perform secondary operations such as trimming, cleaning, labeling, and finishing of products.
• Conduct in-process inspections and quality checks; take corrective actions when needed.
• Record, maintain, and report accurate production data and documentation.
• Operate Powered Motor Vehicles (PMVs) safely to move materials or finished goods.
• Transfer products to the next manufacturing process, warehouse, or shipping area in a timely manner.
• Support activities to minimize downtime and improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following 5S standards.
• Follow all company policies, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and support a culture of respect, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow SDS sheets, SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment such as tape measures and micrometers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting ability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Computer literate and able to complete basic data entry.
• Physically able to perform essential production tasks.
• Commitment to safety and the company’s “Injury Free Concept.”

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $20.91. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Employee Assistance Programs, Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees, and a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus.