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Unifrax Helper Converter in Hoosick Falls, New York
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!
Job Requirements:
Operates similar production machines to perform similar operations or produce similar parts by a single or closely related step. Jobs are frequently of short duration, requiring frequent change in set-up. Has limited control over product quality.
Works from specific written or verbal instructions and general operating practices. Makes routine adjustments or sets up equipment for limited, readily definable, and measurable variables such as length, temperature or pressure.
Loads raw material into the machine, manually cycles, and unloads the finished product.
Performs additional operations such as identifying, removing flash, gates or other excess material, lubricating the product or tooling.
Routinely checks the product against fixed gauges and adjusts set-up accordingly.
Maintains production and equipment records.
Responsibilities:
Provide relief for all Converting operations on a daily and/or weekly basis in order to maintain continuous quality production on all shifts.
Responsible for continuous training in order to learn all aspects of the department as well as all product characteristics.
Able to operate all mobile equipment.
Responsible to assist in general housekeeping of the department.
Always maintain a safe work environment.
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
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
These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures
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!
Responsibilities:
Provide relief for all Converting operations on a daily and/or weekly basis in order to maintain continuous quality production on all shifts.
Responsible for continuous training in order to learn all aspects of the department as well as all product characteristics.
Able to operate all mobile equipment.
Responsible to assist in general housekeeping of the department.
Always maintain a safe work environment.
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
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
These responsibilities may change in the future to keep up with customer demands, equipment changes and improved Standard Operating Procedures
Qualifications/ Experience:
Experience in papermaking or manufacturing
Able to work rotating shifts
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic math skills
Highly motivated
Strong time management and priorities management skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer literate with knowledge of Excel. BPCS experience a plus.
Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers
Metrics driven
This is a Union position, starting pay is $18.17 per hour, after 90 days pay increases to $20.17 per hour
Qualifications/ Experience:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic math skills
Highly motivated
Strong time management and priorities management skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer literate with knowledge of Excel. BPCS experience a plus.
Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers
Metrics driven
If you are interested in being part of a world class Manufacturing function 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.
Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.
We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.
With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.
Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.