Machine Operator I (Mixing, Finishing, or Molding) 1st, 2nd, or 3rd

Machine Operator I (Mixing, Finishing, or Molding) 1st, 2nd, or 3rd

Job Responsibilities

Mixer I operates or tends machines and/or manually mixes or re-screens materials such as abrasive grains, ceramic materials, chemicals, resins and/or other compounds to prepare mix for Mixer II and/or Molding functions. Or Finishing functions.

Skills

• Receives/retrieves and measures various types of material in small to large quantities stored in various containers (i.e., 40-pound containers, 50-pound bags, bulk bags, totes, large drums, hoppers).

• Works with array of raw and/or previously mixed materials for a limited role in the entire mixing process such as screening, re-screening product or preparation of the bond material for handoff to Mixer II and Molding function.

• Operates various equipment including: re-screeners, automatic screening machines, mixers, large blenders, paint shaker, accuracy feed systems, scales and other equipment specific to their business to prepare mix and/or to eliminate lumps and balls from previously mixed materials to prepare mix for product making steps.

• Places materials in the automatic screener, re-screener or mixer manually or via hoist, fork truck, and/or hopper.

• Cleans machinery, workspace, and tools using vacuum, hose, hands and various hand tools.

• Dumps or pours specified amounts of materials in a particular sequence into machinery or equipment, starts machines to mix, screens or re-screens ingredients, and screens or allows product to mix for specified times according to work order requirements.

• Unloads mixed, screened or re-screened mixtures onto conveyors or other transport method for further processing.

• Records operational and production data. Moves finished mix into container(s) and delivers mix directly to specified recipient.

• Supports World Class Manufacturing activities including autonomous work teams

Education Required

A minimum of high school degree or general education degree (GED). Some computer skills preferred

Experience Required

Requires up to 3 months’ work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.

Physical Demands/Efforts

· Commonly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally weight greater than 50 pounds with lift devise or rollers when appropriate.

· Frequently required to stand for continuous periods of time, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives manufacturers and distributes high quality abrasive products to engineering, distribution and retail markets in the US. We are the world’s leading abrasives manufacturer and the only international supplier of abrasives that manufacturers each of the 3 major types of abrasives: Bonded Abrasives, Coated Abrasives and Diamond products.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person