Utility Laborer

Position Overview

The Utility Laborer provides support to systems critical for the safe and quality production of Magnet Wire. This position supports these systems which include the drawing lubricant system, quench systems, evaporator systems, enamel systems and caustic equipment. The Utility Laborer provides hazardous waste support and general plant cleanup.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspects all enamel hose connections for leaks and replaces gaskets when needed, escalating reporting of any repair issues beyond scope.
• Confirms containers are secured with proper fittings.
• Inspects levels on hazardous waste collection and solid waste drums, always processing and storing in appropriate locations.
• Checks fluid levels in the mineral spirits, power strip and alcohol tank, adding material when the levels are low and cleans and replaces when needed.
• Maintains inventory on ethanol, mineral spirits and power strip.
• Cleans all funnels and associated equipment used to dispense enamel from totes to drums.
• Sweeps enamel rooms and cleaning rooms daily, empties trash once per week, stocks sink area with soap and paper towels daily.
• Maintains housekeeping at the evaporator and compressor.
• Ensures daily tow-motor is inspected and placed on charge at the end of the shift.
• Separates pallets and moves to appropriate areas, empties trash hoppers in various locations throughout the plant, bales plastic and cardboard as needed and places on pallets.
• Bands scrap pallets 15 to 17 high and moves to shipping for their access to load.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on the scrubber every morning and at the end of the shift, ensuring that wet floors are identified by signage.
• Checks all aisles for trash and debris that will harm the scrubber and removes prior to sweeping and cleaning.
• Checks chemical storage area for any material release.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required

One (1) year related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to lift 45 pounds.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

Must input information into computer system.