Card Lead Operator

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Get a hand-off from previous shift about any safety issues / equipment performance / quality issues / upcoming changeovers / any “watchouts ‘
• Verify the work orders on each piece of equipment matches what we’re running / as well as machine set-up, fiber verification, blend verification, etc.
• Verify product is running in spec
• Verify paperwork is filled out and patch checks are done / sign off on paperwork
• Support shift cleans and restarts after shift cleans
• Provide operators with materials to run…such as - A-frames / tape / paperwork / etc….
• Help manage the speed / quality / waste
• Assist / train on changeovers – to include changing out any needle boards
• Coordinate and assist on shift cleans
• Notify supervision of any non-conformance / label them accordingly
• Let supervision know if anything is going to be down an hour or more / the reason and plans to get the equipment back running
• Call maintenance as needed
• Make sure all materials to be returned to the warehouse is properly labeled
• Keep areas organized, clean and safe
• Fill out the visual boards
• Cover Operators for Breaks
• Assist Maintenance Staff in the repair and trouble-shooting of equipment.
• Observe all Safety Rules and regulations and advise Supervision of any safety issues that need attention.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as directed by Supervision.
  
  

Other

• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or GED.
• Experienced Operator on multiple Carding and/or Finishing Lines
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience desired, but not required.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Good math and reading skills.
• Ability to lead and engage fellow employees in a team atmosphere
• Experience with testing, documentation, and troubleshooting machine issues
• Computer Skills
• Ability to follow directions and meet product specifications.
• Ability to lift 50-lbs regularly.
• Ability to push or pull an “A” Frame
• Must be available to work 12-hour shift and OT as needed.
  
  

If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.